LAMARQUE

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Company Description LAMARQUE, founded in Montreal's fashion district, is renowned for its contemporary apparel, leather garments, and elevated outerwear that combine European simplicity with Montreal's urban energy. Established in 2013, the brand began by perfecting the leather biker jacket, growing over the years into a global leader in innovative and boundary-pushing fashion. With over 600 retail partners worldwide, including Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, Anthropologie, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus, LAMARQUE continues to set the stage for exceptional quality and timeless design. Role Description LAMARQUE is seeking a freelance creative designer to support seasonal collection development for our womenswear division. This role is focused on concept development, silhouette innovation, and elevating our leather and separates categories. This is not a production or technical role. We are looking for a strong creative mind who can help shape product direction and bring fresh perspective while respecting brand DNA. Responsibilities • Assist in developing seasonal creative direction aligned with brand identity • Generate 15–25 original silhouettes per season • Propose proportion shifts and category evolution • Identify hero product opportunities • Conduct competitive and market analysis • Participate in design reviews • Collaborate with internal technical team for execution handoff Qualifications • 5–10+ years experience in contemporary womenswear • Proficiency in design tools and software, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Strong understanding of proportion, construction, and commercial viability • Creativity and ability to stay current with fashion trends and forecasts • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and time management skills • Experience in the fashion industry, specifically working with leather and outerwear, is a strong asset • Degree in Fashion Design Please submit: • Portfolio (PDF or link) • Brief note on why you would be a great fit for this role • 1 page mood board illustrating how you'd evolve our leather category: containing: 6–10 reference images, 3–5 short points explaining the mood, proportion direction, and product intention. (This exercise is conceptual and used solely to evaluate aesthetic alignment and brand interpretation.)