Designer, Knits
Core
Design and develop innovative, trend-driven knitwear collections, translating fashion and cultural influences into relevant silhouettes, color stories, and design details for the Reitmans brand.
Role type
Fashion Designer (Knits)
Builds
Seasonal knitwear collections
Domain
Fashion / Apparel
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Knitwear design, fabric and texture knowledge, garment construction, sketching, design package development, trend interpretation, fit and proportion analysis, commercial awareness
Preferred skills
Bilingualism (French/English), experience with emerging knit techniques
Technologies
Design software (implied by sketching/design packages)
Responsibilities
Develop sketches and design packages, partner with merchandising to balance creative and commercial needs, review fittings for fit and construction, explore new knit fabrics and techniques, ensure consistency with seasonal direction
Seniority
Mid-level (3–5 years experience)