As the boutique manager, you will have the opportunity to be part of the team responsible for flawlessly delivering on sales, business, and people management to exceed your daily boutique goals. You will be involved in leading, educating and developing a high performing and an engaged team.

This position demands a people-oriented leader who embodies the brand’s values, resonates with our clients, and aligns with our mission.

Responsibilities:

• To lead the team to sell clothes, deliver world-class experiences, and build loyal client relationships.
• To create an optimal balance of sales and service by having the right people, in the right place at the right time.
• To seamlessly understand the important links of people, clients, product, merchandising, and operations that enable an exceptional shopping experience
• To manage the day-to-day performance of the boutique team in support of the business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience
• Build and develop a boutique team enabling career development opportunities and an incredible employee experience.
• Assist in planning boutique community events

Requirements:

• Commitment to learn, grow and champion OKAKIE's business and leadership principles
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform seamlessly in the role
• the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the boutique at all times
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A great sense of style, representing OKAKIE’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture
• A positive, inspiring attitude and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

To apply: If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in being our Boutique Manager, please email information@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• A Personalized Cover Letter

As the Ecommerce specialist, you are responsible for managing and enhancing the brand's digital experience across all digital platforms. This role involves overseeing customer service, digital sales, managing the website, crafting compelling brand stories, amplifying brand marketing, and optimizing user experience through expert use of graphics and design.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with clients across all digital platforms. Respond promptly to inquiries, resolving issues, and answering questions about products or services.
• Processing and managing online orders promptly and accurately. Ensuring OKAKIE client's love their online orders and receive their purchases on time
• Keep track of inventory levels, restocking products, and ensuring they're available for purchase
• Keeping track of conversion metrics to ensure the highest quality of customer service
• Creating accurate and appealing product listings that are informative, accurate, and engaging to help customers make informed purchase decisions
• Collaborating with the other departments to develop and execute campaigns that promote the e-commerce store and encourage sales
• Ensuring that the e-commerce website is up-to-date, easy to navigate, and functional
• Analyzing website and sales data to identify trends, make informed business decisions, and optimize performance
• Coordinating with e-commerce partners to assist in photography and photoshoots
• Managing returns and exchanges in a timely and customer-focused manner
• Researching new digital extensions and trends to identify growth and expansion opportunities
• Managing social media accounts and other digital platforms to promote engagement
• Developing strategies to retain existing customers, such as offering loyalty programs or personalized recommendations
• Craft compelling and authentic brand stories that resonate with OKAKIE’s target audience.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital brand management, content creation, and user experience optimisation, preferably within the fashion or luxury retail industry.
• Premium eye for design and graphics.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in graphic design.
• Proven proficiency with Shopify, instagram, tick tock and Pinterest
• Exceptional understanding of the brand's aesthetic and direction.
• Proven track record of creating engaging and high-quality digital content across multiple platforms.
• Experience in developing and managing all digital platforms, including content strategy and editorial processes.
• Ability to create intuitive and engaging user experiences across digital platforms.
• A positive, inspiring attitude and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

To apply: If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in being one of our e-commerce specialists, please email information@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• A Personalized Cover Letter
• A Link to Your Portfolio

As a Boutique Associate, you will be part of the team responsible for the successful delivery of extraordinary client experiences and support to maximize on sales opportunities. Throughout your success with OKAKIE you will gain skills in this role that will that will assist you in your development within our growing organization.

Responsibilities:

• Sell clothes and earn client confidence through unparalleled styling expertise
• Deliver world-class experiences by creating meaningful, memorable moments
• Build deep and personalized connections with our clients, enhancing their loyalty to OKAKIE

Duties:

• Welcome clients
• Match clients with their product and direct to the right Service Counter
• Prepare the product to be processed
• Efficiently and accurately process transactions
• Support operations at the Service Counter
• Efficiently and accurately process incoming and outgoing shipments to our clients
• Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the boutique from clients to product and operations
• Strategically place product on the sales floor

Requirements:

• An aspirational sense of individual style
• A commitment to learn and apply OKAKIE's Values and Business principles
• The ability to collaborate and thrive in a team setting.
• A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business
• A positive, inspiring attitude and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

To apply: If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in being one of our boutique associates, please email information@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• A Personalized Cover Letter

At OKAKIE, we have a career opportunity for a knowledgable assistant apparel designer with the ambition to develop within the organization to eventually partake in the design process as an apparel designer. 

As an Assistant Apparel Designer, you will be involved in shaping the creative direction of our collection. This position demands a detail-oriented designer who can help lead the design process from concept to the final product. You will ensure that each garment embodies the brand’s aesthetic, resonates with our clients, and aligns with current trends.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop collections from initial concept through to the final product.
• Conduct comprehensive research on market trends, customer preferences, and emerging trends.
• Create mood boards, colour palettes, sketches, and technical drawings to assist in designing garments.
• Work closely with the designer and product teams to ensure designs meet comfort, durability, and aesthetic standards.
• Work alongside merchandising, sales, and marketing teams to ensure designs align with business goals and market needs.
• Be involved in creating detailed technical specifications and work with our manufactures to ensure designs are accurately translated into the final products.
• Source and select materials that meet our quality, cost, and sustainability goals.
• Be involved in the prototyping and sampling process to ensure the final product reflects the design vision and meets brand standards.
• Ensure all designs adhere to production timelines and budgets while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Incorporate sustainable practices where possible, including the use of eco-friendly materials and ethical manufacturing processes.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in design, with a portfolio showcasing your expertise.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, or a related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to create designs that combine style, comfort, and functionality.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey design concepts
• A deep passion for design and a strong understanding of the brand’s identity and values.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

To apply: If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in being an Assistant Designer, please email information@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• A Personalized Cover Letter
• A Link to your Portfolio for Reference

At OKAKIE, we have a career opportunity for a highly-experienced seamstress to construct, alter, modify, and repair garments for our customers and/or production team.

As a successful seamstress at OKAKIE, you are detail-oriented and knowledgeable of clothing design and construction. You have the ability to demonstrate excellent communication, time management, sewing, and problem-solving skills to ensure that customers are satisfied with the sewing services you provide.

Responsibilities:

• Discuss design, alteration, or repair requirements with customers to ensure that their specifications are met.
• Taking customers’ measurements using a tape measure.
• Accurately recording customers' measurements, instructions, and preferences.
• Modifying garments according to customer instructions, which includes hems, altering side seams, removing or adding pockets, and strap adjustments.
• Altering garments to improve comfort and fit, which includes shortening hems, sleeves or straps, as well as taking in or letting out seams.
• Repairing customers' garments, which includes patching or sewing tears and holes.
• Constructing samples for the design team based on their ideas, specifications, and preferences.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Proven experience working as a tailor
• Sound knowledge of fabrics as well as clothing design and construction
• The ability to use an industrial sewing machine, an industrial serger and are familiar with a overstitch machine.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Outstanding sewing skills
• Effective communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Detail-oriented
• A positive, collaborative attitude and a commitment to continuous growth and excellence.

To apply: If you meet the requirements listed above and are interested in being one of our seamstresses, please email information@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• A Personalized Cover Letter
• Images of sewing for reference

We currently have an opportunity for a fit model to work with our design team, based at OKAKIE HQ in Edmonton Canada, in creating + sampling our newest styles. Could it be you?

You will be required to:

• Be able to give accurate and constructive feedback on fit.
• Fit sample garments across our different clothing collections for the purpose of analysing the design before production.
• May be required to pose for social media or photos in the new styles

Required Measurements

Canadian Size: S

Height: 5'6 to 5"11

Bust: 34" - 35"

Waist: 26" - 27"

Hips: 36" - 38"

This is a Casual Position based in Edmonton, Canada: Monday to Friday, working up to 4 hrs a week.

To apply: If you fit the measurements listed above and are interested in being our Fit Model, please email hello@okakie.com:

• Your CV/Resume
• Your Current measurements and cup size
• Images of yourself for reference