Design Assistant, Women’s Knits – Vancouver, Canada – Immigration Support Possible

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About Us

Our client is an innovative performance apparel company dedicated to providing high-quality products for yoga, running, training, and other athletic activities. Our success comes from our commitment to technical fabrics, functional design, and creating transformational experiences that encourage individuals to move, grow, connect, and thrive. We place great emphasis on creating a positive environment that promotes equity, inclusivity, and a growth-oriented atmosphere for our team members.

About This Team

The Women’s Performance Knits team is focused on designing high-performance athletic apparel that combines function, fit, and style. This team is responsible for current seasonal projects as well as future innovations, collaborating with various departments including raw materials, product development, merchandising, and technical teams. By utilizing new materials, seamless construction techniques, and advanced fabrications, the team reflects our commitment to quality and innovation, fostering a culture of inclusivity that supports learning and mentorship opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

Design Support: Assist the Design Manager and team with daily tasks to ensure smooth workflow.
Technical Documentation: Create flat sketches and technical specifications based on styles designed by senior team members.
Presentation Preparation: Help prepare presentations for various design stages, including file setup, mock-ups, and prototypes.
Fitting Participation: Attend fittings and design/product meetings to capture feedback and insights.
File Management: Update overview files and line sheets to maintain accurate records.
Shadowing Design Work: Observe and learn from critical design work to develop your design perspective.
Market Research: Stay updated on current color trends, art, fashion, and sport-related products through market research.

Qualifications

Education: A BA, BFA, or BS in Design (or equivalent) is required.
Experience: 0-2 years of industry experience is preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is essential; familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, and Mac platforms is also required.
Knitwear Experience: Experience and understanding of knitted fabrics is highly beneficial, with seamless knitwear experience considered a plus.
Additional Skills: An understanding of Ai design tools is beneficial but not required.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness to foster open dialogue.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness outweighs the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by prioritizing people and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy in the workplace, embracing a lighthearted approach.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Our client offers a competitive compensation structure based on a pay-for-performance philosophy. The typical hiring range for this position is from $55,300 – 72,600 CAD annually, reflecting market conditions and individual qualifications. Eligible permanent employees may partake in a competitive annual bonus program, alongside various components designed for career development, wellness, and personal growth.

Other benefits include:

• Extended health and dental benefits, including mental health support
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive course catalog for development
• Networking opportunities, mentorship programs, and leadership series

Workplace Arrangement

This role operates on a hybrid model, requiring in-person collaboration a minimum of 4 days per week to foster connection within our culture.

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