Loblaw Companies Limited
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Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women, and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and value in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Our collections are polished and sophisticated, focusing on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With over 350 Joe Fresh departments across Canada, we are committed to building a talented team that champions collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. Join us in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well.
At Joe Fresh, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.
Why is this role important:
The Technical Designer is responsible for implementing Design’s creative vision and Joe Fresh’s customer expectations through the fit, construction, and quality of our products. This involves solid pattern making, manufacturing knowledge, and proactive communication with internal teams and external vendors.
What you’ll do:
- Manage workflow and ensure seasonal deadlines are met using PLM, Fit Agenda, and other tools; follow up on fit sample status with factories.
- Participate in departmental and cross-departmental meetings.
- Understand and deliver on the Corporate Calendar process and deliverables.
- Collaborate with Design to translate creative vision into product, ensuring fit, fabrication, and design details meet customer expectations.
- Proactively recommend solutions to meet design, fit, quality, timeline, and cost goals.
- Apply Joe Fresh’s Fit Classifications and Pattern Blocks for fit consistency.
- Understand fit model measurements, grading standards, and manage exceptions.
- Follow the Joe Fresh Measurement Manual and Garment Construction Standards.
- Ensure garment fit and construction consistency within the product category.
- Implement design and fit into bulk production, maintaining standards.
- Communicate sample requirements and style revisions to factories.
- Evaluate samples for compliance with measurements, construction, and fit.
- Identify and address fit, quality, and production issues, recommending solutions.
- Lead fittings on live models and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve design vision.
- Ensure external patterns meet design and fit standards where appropriate.
- Engage with business partners when issues arise, providing viable solutions.
- Collaborate with QA to prevent quality issues.
- Manage style approval files including final patterns and tech packs.
- Promote a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging.
What you bring:
- Highly organized with multitasking ability.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Experience with Pattern Making Software (Lectra, Gerber).
- Knowledge of 3D Design software (CLO).
- Familiarity with PLM software.
- Detail-oriented and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
How You’ll Succeed:
We seek great people who embody our values, are authentic, build trust, and foster connections. If you are open-minded, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.
Joe Fresh values Canada’s diversity and is committed to inclusivity. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process and upon hiring.
Additional Details:
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Design, Art/Creative, IT
- Industry: Retail
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