Senior Designer, Lifestyle

 

Location: Must be based in Victoria, BC
Hybrid: 3 days a week in office, 2 days remote
Salary Band: $105,000 - $120,000K CAD

We are looking for a Senior Designer, Lifestyle to help shape the future of our lifestyle collection and bring the Left On Friday world to life beyond the water.

This role is for someone who lives and breathes coastal culture, modern fashion, travel, and elevated dressing. You are endlessly inspired by the beach lifestyle, but your references extend far beyond swim. You are hyper-curious, drawing inspiration from fashion, art, travel, craftsmanship, design, and culture to create thoughtful, beautifully executed product. You understand how women want to dress today and are passionate about creating pieces that feel effortless, beautiful, and thoughtfully crafted. You are obsessed with fit, proportion, construction, fabric, and detail. You notice the way a collar sits, how a sleeve breaks, and the feeling a fabric creates when worn. You care deeply about craftsmanship and believe exceptional product is built through thoughtful design and relentless attention to detail.

Working closely with our Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, you will help define the future of the Left On Friday lifestyle wardrobe while contributing to the broader creative vision of the brand.

 

What You'll Own

Design Leadership

• Lead the design and development of the Lifestyle category

• Create elevated, versatile pieces that embody the Left On Friday lifestyle

• Design product inspired by coastal living, travel, movement, and modern dressing

• Translate seasonal creative direction into compelling and commercially successful product

• Drive silhouette innovation, outfitting strategies, and wardrobe concepts

• Develop detailed sketches, CADs, and design documentation

• Identify emerging trends, cultural shifts, and market opportunities through the LOF lens

• Help shape the long-term vision of the Lifestyle business

Product Craft & Construction

• Own product through the entire design lifecycle from concept through final approval

• Partner closely with Product Development and Production to bring design intent to life

• Champion exceptional fit, construction, and finishing details

• Develop a deep understanding of fabrics, washes, trims, and garment techniques

• Elevate product through thoughtful detailing and premium execution

• Participate in fittings and guide product refinement throughout development

Trend, Culture & Inspiration

• Stay deeply connected to fashion, emerging brands, art, travel, hospitality, and cultural movements

• Bring fresh inspiration and ideas that push the brand forward

• Identify new category opportunities and whitespace within the market

• Translate trend into product that feels timeless, relevant, and uniquely Left On Friday

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Merchandising to align product with business goals

• Collaborate with Brand and Creative teams on storytelling, campaign concepts, and seasonal direction

• Support key product calendar milestones and launch moments

• Present concepts and seasonal strategies to leadership with confidence and clarity

Leadership & Team Contribution

• Mentor and support junior designers and design assistants

• Help elevate creative standards across the design team

• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing, and low-ego culture

• Lead with curiosity, ownership, and a strong point of view

 

Who You Are

• A highly creative designer with a refined fashion perspective

• Passionate about beach culture, travel, fashion, and modern coastal living

• Obsessed with fit, proportion, fabric, and construction

• Equally inspired by luxury fashion, emerging designers, and contemporary lifestyle brands

• A trend lover with exceptional taste and strong instincts

• Detail-oriented and craftsmanship-driven

• Comfortable balancing creativity with commercial thinking

• Collaborative, humble, and energized by building great product alongside great people

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of women's apparel design experience

• Strong background in contemporary fashion, premium lifestyle, resort, or ready-to-wear categories

• Proven experience designing elevated lifestyle product

• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and fabrication

• Excellent trend forecasting and market awareness

• Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite skills

• Experience working with overseas factories and development partners

• Strong presentation and communication skills

What Sets You Apart

• You have impeccable taste and a strong personal point of view

• You are obsessed with beautiful product and thoughtful details

• You understand how women build wardrobes, not just individual garments

• You bring a strong understanding of coastal, resort, and beach lifestyle culture

• You have a passion for craftsmanship, premium materials, and elevated design

• You are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of an emerging global lifestyle brand

 

Interested?

Send your application here. Application close date is June 30, 2026.