At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative activewear collections that reflect our brand identity.
- Company: Join Reitmans, a leader in Canadian retail fashion with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, comprehensive benefits, and exclusive discounts on stylish apparel.
- Other info: Great growth opportunities and a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a fashion evolution and make your mark in the activewear category.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years of fashion design experience and a passion for trends and customer insights.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
For 100 years, Reitmans (Canada) Limited (RCL) has defined the Canadian retail fashion landscape with its three iconic brands, Reitmans, RW&CO. and PENN. Penningtons. We're excited about what we’ll build together next.
Our vision is to empower Canadians to live confidently, and our mission is to create collections of uncompromising style and quality for all. We believe great people do their best work alongside other great people. Here, you’ll have a voice, be challenged to grow and be part of a team driven by curiosity, bold thinking and ownership. Come raise the bar of Canadian fashion with us.
The Opportunity
A new point of view is taking shape at PENN. Penningtons. As the brand evolves, we’re looking at our collections with a fresh perspective — how we interpret fashion, how we design for our customer and how we bring the PENN. brand to life through product.
We’re looking for a Fashion Designer who’s excited to be part of that evolution, bringing fresh ideas, creativity, and a strong fashion perspective to shape the future of our Activewear category. You bring a distinct creative eye, an instinct for product and a genuine curiosity about our customer, fashion and culture. You know how to interpret trends through a brand lens and translate them into collections that feel relevant, fresh and commercially meaningful.
Working closely with Design, Merchandising and key partners, you’ll contribute throughout the creative process — from initial concept and seasonal direction to silhouette, colour, fabric, fittings and final collection execution.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop innovative, trend-driven activewear collections, exploring new fabrics, fits, silhouettes, and functional details that reflect our brand identity and evolving customer needs.
- Translate fashion, cultural and consumer influences into relevant silhouettes, colour stories, fabrics and design details.
- Develop sketches, garment concepts and design packages that clearly communicate creative intent.
- Bring a clear design point of view to fittings and collection reviews, with close attention to fit, proportion, construction and finishing.
- Partner closely with Merchandising to balance creative vision, customer needs and commercial opportunity.
- Use customer response, competitive insights and hindsight to continuously strengthen future collections.
- Explore new ideas, materials and design opportunities that bring freshness and relevance to the assortment.
- Own the creative execution of assigned categories, ensuring consistency with seasonal direction and the PENN. brand.
Qualifications
- University degree or college diploma in Fashion Design or a related field, with 3-5 years of relevant fashion design experience.
- A refined fashion sensibility and a strong understanding of fit, proportion, silhouette, colour, fabric and garment construction.
- A genuine curiosity for the customer, fashion, culture and emerging trends, with the ability to interpret them through the PENN. brand.
- Experience developing sketches, garment concepts, design packages and presentation materials, with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to bring a creative vision to life through close partnership with Merchandising and key partners, from initial concept through final execution.
- Bilingualism in French and English, as the role involves regular communication with partners outside Quebec.
Your Impact
You’ll contribute to defining how this new point of view comes to life through the PENN. collections — bringing fresh ideas, customer understanding and your own creative perspective to the work. Your designs will help move the assortment forward while staying connected to the customer at the heart of the PENN. brand.
Additional Information
- Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
- Well-Being First: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
- Flexible Time Off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from PENN. Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
- Referral Rewards: Refer your professional network and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
- Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.
Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone belongs. If you are contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us of any accommodation required throughout the recruitment process. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to support an accessible candidate's experience.
Designer Activewear in Montréal employer: penn.
At RCL - Reitmans Canada Limited, we pride ourselves on fostering a creative and collaborative work environment that empowers our employees to innovate and grow. As a Senior Designer for the PENN.Penningtons brand, you will have access to extensive professional development opportunities and be part of a team that values diversity and inclusivity, all while working in the vibrant city of Montreal. Join us to shape the future of fashion with your unique vision and expertise in material strategy.
