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Technical Designer - Melanie Lyne
@ Laura Canada
Laval, Quebec
Overview
Laura Canada is hiring a Technical Designer for its Melanie Lyne line. The role produces Tech-Packs showing garment engineering for each style so samples can be executed, and submits them on schedule. The posting states a full-time position with required regional travel, including out of town, and 3 to 5 years of similar experience.
Responsibilities:
- Create domestic and import Tech-Packs for each style
- Sketch styles in Illustrator and prepare collection boards
- Request fabric and style numbers and prepare samples and packages
- Research trims, special constructions and trend ideas
- Comment on proto samples and participate in fittings
Requirements summary:
- Fashion design diploma
- 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims and garment engineering
- Bilingualism and attention to detail
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Fashion Design |
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Laura Canada
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Parce que les gens font toute la différence. / Because people make all the difference.
Full company description
Laura Canada est une fière entreprise canadienne familiale, un détaillant de vêtements pour femmes qui possède deux grandes marques : Laura et Melanie Lyne. Depuis plus de 90 ans, nous concevons, produisons et offrons des vêtements aux femmes dans tout le pays. Aujourd’hui, nous comptons plus de 140 magasins à l’échelle nationale et employons plus de 2 000 personnes. Notre mission : Nous inspirons le vivre-ensemble à travers la joie de la mode. Chaque jour, nos gens donnent vie à cette mission en : 1.Visant l’excellence – placer la barre haut, avec intention. 2.Prenant en charge – agir en faisant preuve de responsabilité et d’initiative. 3.Prêtant attention – remarquer ce que les autres pourraient ne pas voir. 4.Parlant avec courage – communiquer avec honnêteté, clarté et bienveillance. 5.Établissant des liens – établir des relations solides, à l’interne comme à l’externe. Chez Laura Canada, la mode n’est pas uniquement une affaire de style, c’est une façon de rassembler les Canadiennes. // Laura Canada is a proudly Canadian, family-owned fashion retailer, home to two leading women’s brands: Laura and Melanie Lyne. For over 90 years, we’ve designed, produced, and delivered fashion to women across the country . Today, we have 140+ stores nationwide and employ over 2,000 people. Our mission: We inspire togetherness through the joy of fashion. Every day, our people bring this mission to life by: 1.Pursuing Excellence – raising the bar with intention. 2.Taking Charge – acting with ownership and initiative. 3.Paying Attention – noticing what others might miss. 4.Speaking with Courage – communicating with honesty, clarity, and care. 5.Connecting – building meaningful relationships inside and out. At Laura Canada, fashion isn’t just about style—it’s how we bring Canadian women together.
- LinkedIn followers
- 63,236
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,045
- Reported office locations
- 3000, boul le Corbusier, Laval, Québec H7L 3W2, CA
- 2955 Rue Jules-Brillant, Laval, Quebec H7P 6B2, CA
- Business categories
- Apparel
- Fashion
- Lifestyle
- Retail
- Web Design
- Other recorded names
- Laura Canada
- L’équipe de l’acquisition de talents de Laura Canada | Laura Canada Talent Acquisition Team
- Specialties
- retail
- Fashion
- e-commerce
- sales
- customer care
- career growth
- Design
- collaboration
- Innovation
- Marketing
- and Team Spirit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Laura Canada est une fière entreprise canadienne familiale, un détaillant de vêtements pour femmes qui possède deux grandes marques : Laura et Melanie Lyne. Depuis plus de 90 ans, nous concevons, produisons et offrons des vêtements aux femmes dans tout le pays. Aujourd’hui, nous comptons plus de 140 magasins à l’échelle nationale et employons plus de 2 000 personnes. Notre mission : Nous inspirons le vivre-ensemble…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Laval, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1930 |
| Specialties | retailFashione-commercesalescustomer carecareer growthDesigncollaborationInnovationMarketing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 125 |
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Technical Designer; Merchandising
Role Summary
Produces Tech-Packs showing garment engineering for each of the styles to be produced in order for the samples to be executable. Submits complete Tech-Packs within the prescribed timeline by working in collaboration with Designers and Category Managers.
Critical Functions
Collection Design and Creation
- Creates domestic and import Tech-Packs.
- Sketches styles using Illustrator.
- Requests all fabric and style numbers for import and domestic.
- Prepares all Tech-Packs for hand-offs to Import Coordinators.
- Prepares packages to be sent to our factories.
- Prepares color card.
- Prepares all original samples to be sent.
- Prepares the copies to be sent to the factory and for Import Coordinators.
- Files all documents.
- Fabric follow-up, initial price, sampling, trim, etc. with vendor (necessary information to start the concept/collection).
- Works with Designer to create, execute and maintain collection boards (Illustrator & InDesign). Ensures all documents are up to date.
- Researches trims, special construction of a garment, embroideries if needed and provides trend ideas to the Designer.
- Measures original samples when needed.
- Creates initial specs when needed.
- Comments on proto samples when needed.
- Participates in fittings when needed.
Additional Responsibilities
- Adheres to all new and existing Company policies and procedures (i.e. Loss Prevention, Health & Safety and Human Resources).
Requirements
- Fashion Design diploma
- 3 to 5 years experience in a similar position
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and trims
- Knowledge of measurements and specifications for garments
- Garment engineering knowledge
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Fashion flair
- Attention to details
- Creativity
- Bilingualism
Working Conditions and Environment
- This is a full-time position.
- Works in a standing/walking/sitting position.
- Required to travel in the region, including out of town.
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