Research and Development Assistant (Design Department)

Thank you, miigwech for your interest! We really value our employees and we believe in building a strong community culture.

 

 

We are looking for an organized and enthusiastic individual to fill our Research and Development Assistant position. This person will work closely with and report to the Head of Design. He or she will play a key role in keeping the Design department organized, researching new suppliers, laws and regulations, and keeping the company’s IP protected. The individual must be detail-oriented, have great communication and organizational skills.

At MINI TIPI, you will join a team of passionate and talented individuals, making a meaningful impact. We prioritize work-life balance and your well-being, supporting the 'right to disconnect.' Enjoy Fridays ending at 2pm, a 50% product discount, VRSP plan, and health insurance. Join us for a fulfilling career with a balanced lifestyle.

A typical day at MINI TIPI involves:

  • Saving, tracking, and organizing documents, and emails that are important to the design department
  • Conducting research to support design projects (equipment, suppliers, requirements)
  • Applying for Copyright in the US and CA
  • Researching suppliers to source, fabrics, and finishes
  • Tracking our KPIs for impact measurement
  • Keeping the Head of Design advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up
  • Fostering clear communication between the Head of Design and various team members, by taking notes during meetings, and providing follow up documentation when needed
  • Keeping the Google drive organized
  • Tracking time requirements for each phase in the development of each collection, to meet production deadlines
  • Keeping up to date with sustainability requirements and practices
  • Keeping tech packs organized and up to date
  • Keeping design room organized and information confidential
  • Maintaining the sample library; organizing, replenishing, tracking inventory.
  • Executing inspection of fabric according to the process in place

We are looking for someone with : 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in french and english
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to conduct research and summarize clearly
  • Knowledge of Google Suite (sheets, docs, drive)
  • 1+ years’ experience in an administrative support,  project coordinating support, or research and development position
  • Collaborative
  • Discrete, and professional, ability to keep information confidential
  • Adaptable
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to problem solve and offer solutions
  • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
  • Team player and desire to learn and grow
  • Resourceful
  • Thrives in a fast pace environment
  • Innovative
  • Knowledge of Indigenous culture, an asset
  • Knowledge of the textile industry, an asset
  • Graphic design experience, an asset
  • Knowledge of Italian, an asset

What we offer our employees : 

  • Competitive salary with annual review
  • Work week ending at 2pm on Fridays
  • Right to disconnect mentality, no emails on personal phones
  • Parking available at our Aylmer location
  • Additional paid holiday (Easter Monday)
  • Monthly meetings with team building activity
  • 50% discount on products for all personal purchases for employees
  • Voluntary retirement savings plan (VRSP), with employer contribution after 1 year
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Proud to produce locally designed and manufactured product
  • Involvement in the community
  • Bright, clean and fun work environment

 

How to Apply:

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team that is making a positive impact, we invite you to fill out the form below