Senior Fabric Developer

Company Description

Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

Job Description

About The Role:

• Act as the key consultant for fabric-related inquiries for all fabric related to the Creative Director capsules.
• Collaborate with Creative Director and Paris atelier to develop and source seasonal fabrics aligning with brand essence and collection aesthetics, ensuring timely commercialization.
• Drive the fabric development process from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with design, quality, and production standards.
• Oversee sampling and prototyping processes for accurate product representation in collaboration with Product development team.
• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships between cross-functional teams in Paris + Toronto, finished goods vendors, and Fabric suppliers for timely material deliveries.
• Manage color development and lab dip approvals.
• Evaluate internal and 3rd party test reports to ensure performance and durability criteria to evaluate risk.
• Maintain and publish material standard sheets in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for all new developments, capturing key information to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Act as primary contact for color, material availability, and stock-related inquiries.
• Partner with domestic Raw Materials Sourcing team to onboard new vendors for Canadian production.
• Partner with inline Materials Research and Innovation team to facilitate seamless development of crucial materials into the inline materials toolbox to meet quality and sustainability objectives.
• Partner with Inline Materials Research and Innovation team, to research and analyze global Fabric trends, materials, and technologies to inspire and inform Fabric development strategies.

About You:

• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience working with fabric suppliers and 3rd-party testing facilities
• Deep technical knowledge and understanding of textiles and non-textile manufacturing technologies, with a passion for sustainable product development.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a high level of flexibility to adjust to change within a fast-paced, creative team environment.
• Technically sound Fabric and color development background within the Apparel or Textile industry
• Ability to anticipate problems, offers solutions, and address issues with materials to meet the Creative Director’s aesthetic goals and business financial targets.
• Fluent French and English (verbal and written).
• Previous experience with a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Approximately 20% international and domestic travel required for CD meetings and tradeshows.

Additional Information

What’s in it For You?

• A company built on Canadian roots and heritage
• Your work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards Program
• Opportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programs
• Recognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON Rewards
• Be a part of CG Gives. Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care about
• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues
• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

We believe in the power of inclusion and are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work everyday. We believe every one of our team members enriches our diversity by exposing us to varying ways to understand the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, produce, and deliver great products and service. Our different perspectives are what enable us to create, dream and live in the open.

Canada Goose is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

There are multiple ways to interview with us! If you require any interview accommodation for your interview, please e-mail us at [email protected].

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