Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Gertex as 50% positive with a difficulty rating score of 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Product Development and Apperel Associate rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Product Development and Apperel Associate roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Gertex takes an average of 14 days when considering 2 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Apperel Associate had the quickest hiring process (on average 14 days), whereas Apperel Associate roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 14 days).
Nice people. Good interview. Great product. Seemed like a good place to work. Interview was nice actually- not stressful. Manager was interesting- people were friendly. Space was bright. good location
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Gertex (Toronto, ON) in Sep 2024
Interview
The process was smooth and engaging, conducted via Zoom. The initial interview, lasting about 45 minutes, started with a warm introduction from the hiring manager, who shared the company’s mission to create eco-friendly, trend-forward clothing. They emphasized their focus on using organic materials and ethical production, which aligned with my passion for sustainability.
The questions were fairly standard but tailored to the role. They asked, “Why do you want to work with our brand?” and “How do your values align with our sustainable mission?” I shared my enthusiasm for their aesthetic and my experience designing with eco-conscious fabrics at my previous job. They also asked about my process for creating collections, specifically how I balance creativity with commercial appeal. I walked them through a past project where I designed a capsule collection, explaining how I researched trends, sketched concepts, and collaborated with patternmakers to ensure fit and functionality.
The role’s duties, as outlined, included developing seasonal collections, sourcing sustainable fabrics, and working closely with production teams to maintain quality standards. They asked about my proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and CLO 3D, and how I’ve handled tight deadlines. I shared an example of a time I redesigned a garment under a tight timeline to meet a client’s needs, which seemed to resonate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do I have experiance with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
In-person interview with the hiring manager, and with the directors or CEO at times. multiple stages of interview.
generally 30 minutes interview. showed around the building by the hiring manager.
on-time and positive experience overall
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
many behavioural question, such as Tell me about yourself? added with some technical experience and skills questions