Product Development Specialist (Contract)

Joseph Ribkoff designs classic and contemporary garments for fashion-forward women with a youthful state of mind. Each one of our carefully tailored pieces offers the effortless fashion, fit, and quality that we’ve been synonymous with. Over the years, the brand has blossomed into a touchstone for timeless, youthful style. Driven by a passion that has never ceased to propel our company’s vision, Joseph Ribkoff has been an ally to women, dressing them with flair and perfect fit for over 65 years. From our quality and distinctly designed products to our unwavering commitment to retail partners, Joseph Ribkoff’s values resonate in everything we do and create. Today, his legacy lives on through the work of a devoted, talented team operating from the four corners of the world. Sold in over 60 international markets, Joseph Ribkoff is a global emblem of quality and elegance. Montreal Corporate Head Office, where most of their employees are based, offers career opportunities in Design, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT and HR as well as in the Production and Warehousing facilities. PURPOSE Reporting to the Director of Imports, the Product Development Specialist will work closely with the Design team to develop knitwear, denim and outerwear with the factories. Additionally, the Product Development Specialist will collaborate with key suppliers to communicate company standards, design and quality. Key Accountabilities

• Daily communication with factories to follow up on development styles and sample requests (fabrics, fit samples, duplicates)
• Create tech packs, including basic specs and artwork
• Communicate any issues that may cause delays in meeting customer deadlines
• Organize and maintain consistent and accurate information for design, development and the sales team (technical packages, artworks, fabric sourcing)
• Regularly review and develop best practices to optimize product development procedures and ensure efficiency
• Ensure coordination between sampling, production and the technical department
• Maintain line sheet
• Update PLM
• Approve lab dips, trims, bulk yarns, assist in fittings
• Assist in preparation of tech packs
• Identify product and quality issues and communicate them clearly to vendors

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Fashion Design diploma or degree
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Must have excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Bilingual (English and French)
• Strong knowledge in garment construction and fabrics

WHY JOIN THE JOSEPH RIBKOFF TEAM

• Finish at 1:00 p.m. every Friday!
• 5 personal days per year
• 3 weeks’ vacation per year
• Competitive group insurance (65% employer-paid)
• Equal-contribution pension plan (up to 2.5%)
• Flexible working hours
• 40% employee discount on clothing
• Work with passionate people for a global Quebec company
• 11 statutory days off per year

Joseph Ribkoff is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.