Product Designer, Fashion
Role overview
The Product Designer, Fashion is responsible for the end-to-end design and development of fashion-focused product collections in Canada, including handbags, fashion travel bags, men’s bags, lunch bags, and fashion business bags. This role combines creativity, technical expertise, and strong executional skills to deliver innovative, trend-right products that meet brand, cost, customer, and consumer expectations.
The designer must work across multiple brands and categories while maintaining the distinct DNA of each brand. Reporting to the Vice-President, Fashion and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the Product Designer, Fashion ensures the timely delivery of high-quality products that align with business objectives. The designer must also be comfortable using AI tools and platforms to amplify creativity and improve process efficiency.
Key responsibilities
Product development
Design collections across handbags, fashion travel bags, men’s bags, lunch bags, and fashion business bags tailored to each brand identity and market needs
Create exclusive private label collections for national accounts in line with seasonal trends and customer profiles
Design for multiple brands and categories while preserving each brand’s individual DNA
Conduct trend and market research using tools such as WGSN to identify key directions in materials, colors, silhouettes, and consumer preferences
Leverage AI-powered platforms like New Arc and Vizcom to enhance creative concepting
Ensure design solutions are brand-right, commercially viable, and aligned with both creative direction and business strategy
Align all designs with product briefs and overall business strategy defined by the Vice-President, Fashion Division
Present seasonal concepts and product direction for review and approval
Maintain awareness of target FOB pricing and build designs accordingly
Understand and articulate the impact of component costs and labor to develop commercially viable products
Design execution
Own the creation of accurate and detailed tech packs for sample development
Review factory samples and buyer feedback, compile comments, and communicate necessary revisions, respecting the departmental processes
Manage timelines and sample iterations from initial submission to final approval
Organize and maintain the parts library to ensure consistency and accessibility
Partner with the factories, Import and CRO teams, to ensure proper translation of designs into final product
Follow the development calendar closely to meet all internal and external deadlinesSamples & showroom
Coordinate and prepare samples and swatch cards for buyer approvals, line reviews, and national account meetings
Assist with showroom setup for both internal reviews and customer presentations
Manage all logistics related to sample movement
Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with internal teams including sales, import, design, and the China office, while respecting departmental processes and workflows
Connected with international partner and vendors to ensure constant innovation
Ensure a high level of innovation, quality, and feasibility throughout the product development process
Key Requirements
Education & Experience
Diploma in design or a related field
3–5 years of experience in fashion accessories design or related field, preferably in fashion handbags
Technical skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience working on Mac OS
Strong understanding of mass production, softgoods materials (e.g., nylon, polyester, neoprene, PU, etc.), and bag construction
Experience with tech pack creation and managing sample development
Familiarity with workflow management tools such as Monday.com is an asset
Comfort using AI design and trend platforms (e.g., New Arc, Vizcom) is highly desirable
Soft skills
Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and sharp attention to detail
Creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving aptitude
Flexible, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across teams and cultures
Ability to visualize the end product from early concept stages
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual (English/French), located in Quebec but will be communicating with people outside of the province
Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to high standardsWhat We Offer
Compensation based on experience
Comprehensive group insurance, including life, drugs, dental, medical, and long-term disability.
Hybrid and remote work policy with a 35-hour workweek.
Five sick/personal paid days annually.
On-site parking and a dynamic team environment with a strong collaborative spirit.
Opportunity to work with an industry leader with 70 years in the market.
About the Holiday Group
The Holiday Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality luggage and bags, proudly offers a wide range of products under well-known brands such as Travelpro, Atlantic, Roots, Bench, and David Jones.
Our collection includes fashion handbags designed to suit a variety of tastes and age groups, featuring a wide selection of shapes, sizes, colors, styles, and materials. Discover our high-quality, affordably priced soft and hard-shell suitcases available at major retailers and specialty boutiques across the country, including Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver.
For more information, visit: www.holiday.ca
Join us in shaping the future of the luggage and bag industry in Canada – Apply today!