Northcott Silk Inc.

101 Courtland Avenue,  Vaughan, ON,  L4K 3T5

We are currently searching for a Fabric Designer. 

Northcott, a well-established and innovative leader in quilting fabrics is currently seeking an experienced Fabric Designer. Fabric fashion design knowledge combined with the ability to illustrate and prepare repeat design and art files for print production, is a must. The ideal candidate will have the ability to self motivated, take initiative, and have the ability to multitask with attention to detail. The candidate will implement skillful product designs and ideas from concept to reality, monitoring timelines and deadlines, and interact with the design and vendors.

This is an on-site position 5 days per week, 37.5 hours.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes with a link to an electronic portfolio for review, attached files must be limited to 8MG. 

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only qualified candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be contacted.

Duties:

• Design settings

• Create and developed prints collection with original art, including landscape, wildlife, abstract surface design, for print and/or patterns exclusive for assigned fabric collections.
• Present and define the print technic, conventional or digital print, for each artwork designed

• Manage all color submissions for review and approval by Design Director 
• Present samples of finished designs to Design Director
• Review samples and submissions at all stages, ensure critical art/product requirements are met and communicate all revisions
• Research collections trends, themes, and concepts to develop and demonstrate a clear perspective for the collections

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit designers plan and develop permanent and temporary or moveable exhibits and displays for trade shows, conventions, retail spaces, and other exhibitions.

Work Setting:

• Urban area
• Manufacture
• Retail business
• Exhibit and display designer

Area of specialization:

• Fabric, clothing, and quilting 

Product or manufacturing design

• Home care items
• Novelty items
• Personal care items         
• Toys

Exhibit and display design experience

• Merchandising or window display 
• Visual displays

Art or fashion design experience

• Fabric Design
• Fine Arts
• Accessories
• Women’s clothing
• Children’s clothing
• Men’s clothing 

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Color test required
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity
• Savvy sense of fabric design 
• Solid understanding of pattern repeats
• Strong knowledge of Desk Top Publishing, Photoshop and Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years work experience 
• Completion of a college or art school program in Fabric design, Fashion Design, Fine Arts

 Terms of Employment:

• Permanent Position 37.5 per week

Hours of Work:

From Monday to Friday  

The shift is from 9 am to 5 pm 

Language of work:

English

Salary:

From CAD$ 24.04 to CAD$ 28.50 depending on your work experience

Work Location:

101 Courtland Avenue, Vaughan, ON, L4K 3T5.

Contact Information :

Email :  northcottapplyjobs@outlook.com

As an equal opportunity employer Northcott Silk Inc. is proud to welcome all qualified individuals including but not limited to Indigenous persons, vulnerable youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers and asylum seekers with valid work permits.

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not authorized to work in Canada, please do not apply for this job application.