Vice President, Design

La Maison Simons•Quebec, QC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business. Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the store’s distinctive zones. Your Role Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Design and Manufacturing, you are responsible for the creative vision and evolution of the product offering for Simons’ exclusive brands. At the intersection of design, buying, and manufacturing, you play a key role in the innovation triangle by guiding teams toward distinctive, cohesive, and commercially successful collections. A visionary and inspiring leader, you create an environment where creativity, rigor, and collaboration continuously elevate design standards and deliver products aligned with customer expectations and business objectives.

Requirements

15 years of experience in fashion design, including several years in a leadership role
Strategic leadership and strong ability to mobilize multidisciplinary teams
Creative vision combined with strong business acumen
Expertise in trends, product development, and commercial design
Excellent collaboration and influencing skills
Bilingualism in French and English to communicate with all stakeholders
Availability to travel internationally
Portfolio via URL link or in PDF format

Responsibilities

Maintain the clarity and evolution of the exclusive brands’ persona identities to ensure collection consistency
Elevate the quality and standards of design while balancing creativity and commercial performance
Guide teams in integrating trends and developing distinctive collections
Collaborate closely with the buying, manufacturing, and marketing teams
Lead the development of innovative products, from concept to technical execution
Ensure collections are aligned with business objectives and customer expectations
Integrate sustainability principles into design practices
Oversee technical design teams to ensure product quality, fit, and consistency
Optimize product development standards, processes, and tools
Ensure a consistent product experience both in-store and online
Leverage sales data to guide creative decisions
Lead trend research and competitive analysis
Translate customer and market insights into clear product decisions (assortment, positioning, new products)
Represent the creative vision at the strategic leadership level
Inspire, coach, and develop design leaders and their teams
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Structure teams to support performance, quality, and innovation
Build a strong pipeline of creative talent to support succession planning