Product Design Specialist

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.
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.
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 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
Design execution
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
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
Diploma in design or a related field
Minimum of 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, soft goods materials (e.g., com is an asset
Comfort using AI design and trend platforms is highly desirable
Strong time management and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
Creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving aptitude
Flexible, proactive, and confident in a fast-paced environment
Ability to visualize the end product from early concept stages
Bilingual (English/French)
Hybrid/remote flexibility with a 35-hour workweek.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• 5 paid personal/sick days annually.
• Free on-site parking.

About the Holiday Group
The Holiday Group is a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of luggage, handbags, and fashion accessories, proudly offering collections under well-known brands such as Travelpro, Atlantic, Roots, Bench, and David Jones .
From timeless handbags to innovative travel solutions, our products are designed to combine style, function, and accessibility, and are available in major retailers and specialty boutiques across Canada.