Location : Paris
Address :
3 Rue Tronchet Paris Paris 75008 France
Job Title :
Director of Global Fit
Canada Goose isnt like anything else. Weve 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 youre 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 gamechanging people.
Here opportunities are everywhere to try something new to learn to do meaningful and impactful work and theyre yours for the taking.
Position Overview : Responsibilities :
- Develop and lead a comprehensive global fit strategy aligned with brand vision.
- Lead a global team of fit specialists to execute the fit strategy across all product categories.
- Accountable for creation maintenance and evolution of global fit standards and libraries including fit blocks standard measurements grade rules size charts size guides howtomeasure manuals and POM libraries.
- Serve as the primary fit authority and champion fit excellence standardization and consistency across internal and external teams.
- Educate crossfunctional partners on fit global fit standards and protocols.
- Align global vendor and manufacturing partners to brand fit standards and practices.
- Continuously assess refine and innovate fit processes tools and methodologies.
- Monitor customer feedback industry trends innovations and competitor benchmarks to keep the brand at the forefront of luxury fit standards.
- Lead competitive analysis and share findings along with recommendations to the product creation team.
- Lead fit seasonal reviews and provide regular updates to senior leadership on fitrelated initiatives challenges and achievements.
- Oversee fit process including fittings schedules budget and model management in partnership with PD Director.
Experience Education and Designations :
10 years of experience in technical design and pattern making with luxury brands.Certificate or bachelors degree in Patternmaking Fashion Design Product Development Textile Science or related field is advantageous.Experience in PLM Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite specifically Illustrator & photoshop Gerber (or related pattern making software).3D experience a plusKnowledge Skills and Attributes :
Proven leadership experience managing fit strategies across multiple product categories and markets.Expert in global fit sizing grading garment construction and pattern makingExpertise in using garment fitting technologies and tools such as CLO is a plus.Ability to influence educate and align crossfunctional and global teams.Excellent communication presentation and collaboration skills.Experience working with global supply chain and vendor networks.Strategic mindset with a handson approach and attention to detail.Passion for the luxury consumer and delivering bestinclass fit.Ability to work in a fastpaced highpressure environment while maintaining a focus on luxury standards and customer satisfaction.Working Conditions :
Hybrid Model Home / Office / Manufacturing environmentBusiness travel Requirements : 30%Whats in it For You
A company built on Canadian roots and heritageYour work is recognized with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards ProgramOpportunities for career growth through numerous internal and external programsRecognize and be recognized by your peers with our Goose Rewards & ICON RewardsBe a part of CG Gives . Donation matching and paid volunteer time to help the organizations you care aboutAccess to tools and resources to support physical and mental health embracing change and connecting with colleaguesInspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you growWe 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.
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Required Experience :
Exec
Key Skills
Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1