Senior designer / Merchandiser beachwear (women)

Are you looking to thrive in the creative and constantly evolving fashion industry? Are you passionate about creating beautiful swimwear collections?  Do you have a knack for it?

If the answer is YES, Nasri International has an opportunity for you.

Who we are

Nasri International is a leader in the creation, import and distribution of clothing for the whole family with over 50 years of experience in the field.   We offer turnkey services from conception and marketing to delivery and distribution of garments and collections, whether it be for our own brands, our customers’ brands or the private programs we are often called upon to develop.

Our two most recent brands were hits on the market and continue to grow since their launch. Have a look at Romy & Aksel, www.facebook.com/romyaksel, with collections for babies and 2 to 8 year old boys and girls, and Everyday Sunday, www.everydaysunday.ca, a swimwear and leisurewear brand for all women and men.

Role  

Senior designer/merchandiser, women beachwear

Mandate

Conception, production and merchandising

• Trend and style research on the local and international markets
• Design and development of complete collections
• Artistic direction of collections under his/her responsibility
• Preparation for clients presentations and necessary follow up afterwards
• Manage execution of every step of the creation and development process
• Creation of the technical packages for our suppliers
• Supervise and coordinate the technical packages shipment to our suppliers
• Coordinate production related activities and tasks
• Manage all communication with suppliers
• Monitor and analyze the market
• Analyse sales and determine prices in collaboration with the director of department
• Write product descriptions for online sales purposes
• Social media content creation in collaboration with the marketing team

Manage and supervise a team

• Lead team efficiently to ensure proper execution of all projects as well as proper communication between departments
• Manage team’s workload based on deadlines
• Participate in the hiring process and supervise new employees’ training

Requirements

• Professional diploma in fashion design
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in developing complete collections, merchandising, leadership & management and import industry
• Bilingual - French and English
• In depth knowledge of the clothing production process
• In depth technical knowledge of garments
• Excellent knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent knowledge of fabrics (knits and woven)
• Portfolio with varied collection development/brand experiences
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to travel

Profile 

• Cooperative and unifying leadership
• Business savvy
• Ability to identify market changes and evolution
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment
• Team player

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Benefits after 3 months of continuous service
• Outdoor free parking all year long
• Easy access in public transportation
• Team member purchase program
• Professional growth opportunities

Wish to apply today? Please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Mrs Catherine Lefebvre. We thank all applicants in advance but ask you to please note that only selected applicants will be contacted.