Footwear Designer - APS

The Aldo Group Inc / Le Groupe Aldo Inc.•Montreal, QC

12d

About The Position

ALDO Group's wholesale (APS) division is an industry-recognized wholesale distributor and third-party sourcing provider of fashion footwear, handbags and accessories. ALDO Product Services (APS) has branded wholesale, private label and brand management partnerships with some of the largest retailers in the world. Reporting into the Director, the designer will get the chance to be part of a growing team and work on some exciting product. We are looking for a talented designer who possesses the technical and creative skills to execute product design and who can offer the customer what they’ll want next.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design
2 to 5 years’ experience in design
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Some knowledge in InDesign would also be an asset.
Excellent technical and hand sketching abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Excel, Word)
Keen sense of fashion, trends and pop culture
Strong attention to details and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills and disposition

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge in InDesign would also be an asset.

Responsibilities

Research, identify and interpret key trends and establish color pallets each season
Source and organize materials
Develop styling that is brand right and appropriate for the season
Translate ideas into hand and technical sketches
Produce technical packages and details for designs and development
Develop relationships and work closely with suppliers to develop market needs
Support sample development (prototypes, sales, and confirmation) to ensure proper execution.
Follow design calendar and meet appropriate deadlines
Assist in preparation for presentations