Product Development Specialist / Stylist

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

The Product Development Specialist supports the Design team in taking on many projects at a time and completing them in time. The Product Development Specialist is mostly autonomous with the style development and can sometimes be given special design projects to work on.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Putting styles into work and ensure the follow up of the prototypes.
• Create Illustrator sketches and Monitor the product development in the computer system.
• Follow up with sourcing department to ensure all orders are placed for their specific styles.
• Making sure all information of a style is given to the costing team after the prototypes are approved.
• Participate in the prints meetings and voice their opinions on prints
• When given special projects, come up with ideas to be presented to the head of design.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. Experience in women's fashion is an asset
• Degree in fashion design
• Technical abilities on Adobe Illustrator design software required
• Demonstrated detail orientation and high sense of organization
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to take some initiatives
• Great team player
• Bilingual

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.