PILLAR
Load-bearing preorders open until March 27th
Speculating on an East Asian present

Term: 6 months (May–October 2026) with possibility to renew, approx. 5 hours/week
Location: One day per week at PILLAR’s Toronto studio and one hour-long biweekly meeting (remote)
Compensation: Unpaid with honorarium of $250 CAD and commuting stipend
The Design Development Assistant will be a pre-placement junior designer contributing to garment development processes for PILLAR’s commercial ready-to-wear season. The ideal candidate is an early-career designer looking for experience before starting their own label or joining a larger garment design company.
Responsibilities
The Design Development Assistant will assist in taking garments from high-fidelity design to final production. Weekly responsibilities will change depending on the development stage.
Tasks might include:
Developing tech packs
Assisting in design reviews
Pattern drafting
Fabric selections and sourcing
Cutting and sewing samples
Garment costing and pricing
Liaising with manufacturers
Assisting in fittings
Assisting in photoshoots
Creative assistance in casting and media
Qualifications
Based in Toronto
2 years of garment production education or experience, including:
Graduation from a 2-year fashion diploma
Halfway through a 4-year fashion degree program
Equivalent experience in garment design
Adobe Illustrator proficiency
Ability to illustrate designs, either analogue or digital
Detail-oriented
Highly communicative
Experience in computerized pattern drafting programs (CLO3D, Pad Systems, Gerber) is an asset
Personal access to Adobe Creative Suite, CLO3D, or Pad Systems is an asset

Drop crotch denim trousers with contrast stitching made with 100% cotton. Built with a curved waistband made to accommodate either a belt or with button-fixed suspenders.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Drop crotch denim trousers with contrast stitching made with 100% cotton. Built with a curved waistband made to accommodate either a belt or with button-fixed suspenders.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Drop crotch denim trousers with contrast stitching made with 100% cotton. Built with a curved waistband made to accommodate either a belt or with button-fixed suspenders.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Drop crotch denim trousers with contrast stitching made with 100% cotton. Built with a curved waistband made to accommodate either a belt or with button-fixed suspenders.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A play on a uniform shirt, reimagined as a pop-over.
Built with a raglan sleeve for a shoulder agnostic fit, inspired by gas station and mechanics uniforms made from 100% cotton.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.com
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A play on a uniform shirt, reimagined as a pop-over.
Built with a raglan sleeve for a shoulder agnostic fit, inspired by gas station and mechanics uniforms made from 100% cotton.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.com
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A play on a uniform shirt, reimagined as a pop-over.
Built with a raglan sleeve for a shoulder agnostic fit, inspired by gas station and mechanics uniforms made from 100% cotton.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.com
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A play on a uniform shirt, reimagined as a pop-over.
Built with a raglan sleeve for a shoulder agnostic fit, inspired by gas station and mechanics uniforms made from 100% cotton.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.com
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A re-interpretation of a house classic, our Varsity Balloon Track trouser plays with the way track stripes can cascade to trace the volume of a pant.
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A re-interpretation of a house classic, our Varsity Balloon Track trouser plays with the way track stripes can cascade to trace the volume of a pant.
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A re-interpretation of a house classic, our Varsity Balloon Track trouser plays with the way track stripes can cascade to trace the volume of a pant.
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

A re-interpretation of a house classic, our Varsity Balloon Track trouser plays with the way track stripes can cascade to trace the volume of a pant.
100% polyester double knit
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Made from 4 different variations of polka dot with a sailor camp collar.
100% cotton
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Made from 4 different variations of polka dot with a sailor camp collar.
100% cotton
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Made from 4 different variations of polka dot with a sailor camp collar.
100% cotton
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Made from 4 different variations of polka dot with a sailor camp collar.
100% cotton
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Inspired by Japanese trousers for work, ceremony, and combat, our Apron Hakama is designed to consider function and mobility for the wearer.
Made from a 100% French linen made in Japan, the fabric is charactered by a plush hand, a beautiful drape, and structure to hold the intricate pleating.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Inspired by Japanese trousers for work, ceremony, and combat, our Apron Hakama is designed to consider function and mobility for the wearer.
Made from a 100% French linen made in Japan, the fabric is charactered by a plush hand, a beautiful drape, and structure to hold the intricate pleating.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Inspired by Japanese trousers for work, ceremony, and combat, our Apron Hakama is designed to consider function and mobility for the wearer.
Made from a 100% French linen made in Japan, the fabric is charactered by a plush hand, a beautiful drape, and structure to hold the intricate pleating.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca

Inspired by Japanese trousers for work, ceremony, and combat, our Apron Hakama is designed to consider function and mobility for the wearer.
Made from a 100% French linen made in Japan, the fabric is charactered by a plush hand, a beautiful drape, and structure to hold the intricate pleating.
Now available for pre-order, www.pillarbrand.ca
Spring Summer 2026 Pre-orders are live on www.pillarbrand.ca
To celebrate the launch, during the preorder period a 20% discount will be applied at checkout.
Preorders end March 27th midnight EST
Director of photography: @cristianoriak
Model: @s___n0twip
Creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del
Editor: @kathyfng
Hmua: @kathyfng
Original composition: @lqolopl

Jase for PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Loadbearing”
Photographer: @studi0059
Model: @jasechu
Producer: @crstl.alt.del
Creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del

Jase for PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Loadbearing”
Photographer: @studi0059
Model: @jasechu
Producer: @crstl.alt.del
Creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del

DOT NOTATION - Anna for PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Load-bearing”
Photography and mixed media: @studi0059
Model: @s___n0twip
Producer: @crstl.alt.del
Creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del
HMU: @kathyfng

DOT NOTATION - Anna for PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Load-bearing”
Photography and mixed media: @studi0059
Model: @s___n0twip
Producer: @crstl.alt.del
Creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del
HMU: @kathyfng

Jase in PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Load-bearing” captured by Lewen Han @studi0059
Model: @jasechu
Creative direction: @crstl.alt.del @lqolopl

Jase in PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Load-bearing” captured by Lewen Han @studi0059
Model: @jasechu
Creative direction: @crstl.alt.del @lqolopl

PILLAR Spring Summer 2026 “Load-bearing” captured by Lewen Han @lewenhan
Photographer: @studi0059
Model: @s___n0twip
Producer: @crstl.alt.del
Hair and makeup: @kathyfng
creative direction: @lqolopl @crstl.alt.del

We are proud to announce PILLAR Spring Summer 2026, “Load-bearing”.
Join us February 6-7 at our Toronto showroom
907 College street
Supported by @myfriends.studio
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