I’m Frédéric, a creative and technically skilled apparel designer specializing in outerwear, performance, and lifestyle markets. I combine pattern development, prototyping, and PLM-driven workflows to turn concepts into market-ready pieces while collaborating closely with teams and suppliers to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, driving color and trim management, line planning, and collection documentation to support cohesive product development and brand storytelling.…

Frédéric Dion-Audet

I’m Frédéric, a creative and technically skilled apparel designer specializing in outerwear, performance, and lifestyle markets. I combine pattern development, prototyping, and PLM-driven workflows to turn concepts into market-ready pieces while collaborating closely with teams and suppliers to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency. I thrive in cross-functional environments, driving color and trim management, line planning, and collection documentation to support cohesive product development and brand storytelling.…

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I’m Frédéric, a creative and technically skilled apparel designer specializing in outerwear, performance, and lifestyle markets. I combine pattern development, prototyping, and PLM-driven workflows to turn concepts into market-ready pieces while collaborating closely with teams and suppliers to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost efficiency.

I thrive in cross-functional environments, driving color and trim management, line planning, and collection documentation to support cohesive product development and brand storytelling.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Assistant at DUER
January 1, 2025 - October 16, 2025
Consolidate BOM, trims, and color records from Excel into PLM to streamline lifecycle management. Enhance color management systems, improving product consistency across fabrications. Coordinate lab-dips and trim approvals with vendors to meet design/performance standards. Produce technical drawings and update collection documentation, supporting line planning.
Design Assistant at DUER
January 1, 2023 - Present
Consolidate BOM, trims, and color records from Excel into PLM to streamline lifecycle management. Enhance color management systems, improving product consistency across fabrications. Coordinate lab-dips and trim approvals with vendors to meet design/performance standards. Produce technical drawings and update collection documentation, supporting line planning.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Canada Goose
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Resolve a production inventory challenge by aligning planning, merchandising, and development. Manage seasonal color and sketch files to support design continuity and accuracy. Source trims and fabrics with sourcing teams, accelerating development cycles. Present prototypes and materials to senior design leadership.
Assistant Fashion Designer at Canada Goose
January 1, 2022 - October 16, 2025
Resolve a production inventory challenge by aligning planning, merchandising, and development. Manage seasonal color and sketch files to support design continuity and accuracy. Source trims and fabrics with sourcing teams, accelerating development cycles. Present prototypes and materials to senior design leadership.
Junior Fashion Designer at Moose Knuckles
January 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Engineer and prototype a Faraday-principle pocket using innovative construction techniques. Create tech packs that streamline communication with international vendors. Oversee SMS sample production for global sales and showroom launches. Assist VP Design, Head Designer, and CEO in collection reviews and presentations.
Apparel & Technical Designer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Support brands end-to-end from concept sketches to overseas production. Deliver high-precision tech packs that improve vendor alignment and reduce errors. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, timely execution, and cost efficiency.
Junior Fashion Designer at Moose Knuckles
January 1, 2020 - October 16, 2025
Engineer and prototype a Faraday-principle pocket using innovative construction techniques. Create tech packs that streamline communication with international vendors. Oversee SMS sample production for global sales and showroom launches. Assist VP Design, Head Designer, and CEO in collection reviews and presentations.
Freelance | Apparel & Technical Designer at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Support brands end-to-end from concept sketches to overseas production. Deliver high-precision tech packs that improve vendor alignment and reduce errors. Collaborate with suppliers to ensure quality, timely execution, and cost efficiency.

Education

DEC, Fashion Design at LaSalle College Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Pointe-Lévis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
DEC, Fashion Design at LaSalle College Montréal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
High School Diploma at Pointe-Lévis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Fashion design studies
September 1, 2016 - May 29, 2019
Lasalle college

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment