Design Assistant - Womens
Established in 1973, Roots is a proudly Canadian lifestyle brand that celebrates authenticity, quality, and community. Inspired by the great outdoors, we create timeless, sustainable apparel and leather goods designed for comfort and everyday adventure. At Roots, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity, creativity, and teamwork – where every team member plays a role in shaping our brand’s legacy. If you bring passion to everything you do, lead with integrity, and believe in the power of collaboration to drive growth, we’d love to have you on our journey!
Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots
The Design Assistant, Womens is a member of our Design team, reporting directly to a Sr. Designer. This Design Associate will assist in executing all aspects of product development for their specialized category. This individual is responsible for the information on multiple season products, from seasonal direction hand off to pre-product sign off.
Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact
- Conducting market trend research on an ongoing basis, which assists in the identification of seasonal fashion direction and trends
- Creating and maintaining the Product Development Bill of Materials and ensuring follow through on all fabrics and trims, in accordance with company standard prior to usage
- Selecting and validating the construction requirements for all styles and fabrications
- Utilizing advanced design skills to create original and innovative product design that appropriately reflects the Roots Canada design philosophy
- Participating in the colour selection and lab dip process for all new and existing fabrics as well as setting all color standards for future reference
- Entering and updating all data as required into PDM and Momentus
- Creating, distributing and maintaining communication on product to vendors
- Adhering to multiple season product development calendar and ensuring critical sign off deadlines are being met
- Managing the development of SMU special requests, as they pertain to each delivery
Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring
- 2+ years working experience within a Fashion / Garment Design role or related position.
- CAD development skills for construction of garments and merchandised presentations.
- Prior experience with web PDM is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer Skill; included proficiency in Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator is essential.
- General knowledge of merchandising and critical product construction.
- Excellent presentation skills of both design and final presentation.
At Roots we appreciate that skills and expertise are cultivated through a range of experiences. We are committed to reflecting Canada's diverse landscape in our products, team, and workplace culture. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every listed requirement. Accommodations are available for applicants throughout the recruitment process.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- 1400 Castlefield Ave, Toronto, ON M6B 4C4, Canada