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# Part Time Key Lead (Chinook) at Knix

- **Company:** Knix
- **Location:** Calgary, Canada
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-04-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/knix/1bcd0043-d72f-4ec3-842a-5d27c2e97fce

## Job description

Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix.  Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!

## About You

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Key Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our store operations—fostering an inclusive environment, coaching a high-performing team, and driving operational excellence. Acting as leader-on-duty, you will lead shift execution and master the Knix selling model to set the standard on the sales floor. With a strong sense of ownership and a passion for the brand, you will elevate the customer experience, build brand loyalty, and consistently maximize store performance.

## Why You’ll Love Working at Knix

- Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, supportive environment where you can bring your authentic self to work every day.
- Competitive Pay: Base Salary plus Monthly Bonus eligibility.
- Generous Discounts on your favourite Knix products and Gratis Program.
- Health benefits program that starts on your first day, and access to a mental health & wellness platform that offers therapy and coaching sessions.
- Growth Opportunities: Real avenues for professional development and career progression within a rapidly growing brand.

## Key Responsibilities

- Sales & Metric Targets: Consistently meet and exceed store sales goals by driving key metrics, specifically Conversion Rate and Average Order Value (AOV). Able to link behaviours to results and identify and communicate key controllables that impact the business.
- Empower & Develop: Help team members understand their role in driving store KPIs through effective use of our selling techniques and product knowledge by providing real-time feedback and side-by-side coaching.
- Master the Knix Selling Model: Demonstrate a deep understanding of our selling model, executing it flawlessly on the sales floor through active listening, fitting support, and genuine product recommendations to build basket size.
- Leadership Excellence: Act as the leader on duty—opening and closing the store, leading team huddles, and communicating daily targets to maintain high energy.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance with all operational workflows, POS systems, loss prevention measures, and health and safety protocols.
- Visual Merchandising: Maintain Knix’s high visual standards, keeping floors fully stocked, size runs organized, and displays clean and inviting. Partner with leadership to execute visual updates, seasonal launches, and promotional setups according to company directives.
- Stock & Inventory: Oversee inventory management compliance, including shipment processing, restock routines, loss prevention, and accurate stock counts.
- Culture & Values: Champion a welcoming, high-energy environment by modeling Knix core values—fostering inclusion, authenticity, respect, and mutual support so both customers and team members feel valued and seen.

## Qualifications

- 1–2+ years of retail experience, with previous keyholder, supervisory, or leadership experience preferred.
- Proven success in hitting sales targets and understanding core retail metrics (Conversion, AOV, UPT), with strong proficiency in structured retail selling models.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for mentoring, coaching, and building strong relationships.
- Resourceful and proactive, with a proven ability to calmly resolve conflicts and de-escalate challenging situations with both team members and customers.

Eligibility Requirements

- Must have the necessary work authorization to be legally employed in Canada and be 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to lift and handle packages weighing up to 25lbs.
- Ability to move efficiently through the store for long periods of time and as needed for an entire shift.
- Flexible to work 15 to 20 hours per week, up to 29 hours during peak, with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Hourly Salary

- 22.70 CAD per hour

AI Disclosure Statement

We want to share that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications. While technology helps us stay organized, every hiring decision at Knix is made by real people who care about finding the best addition to our team. We use these tools to support our process, not to replace the human connection that makes our culture special.

## How we Hire

Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.

## About Knix

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Knix designs and sells innovative intimate apparel, activewear, and swimwear, best known for pioneering leakproof underwear to empower people to feel comfortable in their own skin.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, 7 funding rounds; LinkedIn labels it as "Public Company" – conflicting reports, but no public ticker exists)
- **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Joanna Griffiths (founder’s voice on About Us page)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail Apparel and Fashion (intimate apparel, activewear, swimwear)
- **Target customers**: B2C – primarily women and individuals seeking comfortable, leakproof, and inclusive intimates
- **Mission**: “To empower people to feel comfortable in their own skin” and “live totally and unapologetically free”

## Products & Services
- **Knix**: Wireless bras, seamless underwear, leakproof underwear, activewear, and swimwear – all designed for real life and body inclusivity. Sold via direct-to-consumer online store, 15+ retail stores (Canada & California), wholesale, and Amazon.
- **Kt by Knix**: A sub-brand offering more accessible, everyday intimates (bras, underwear, loungewear) at a lower price point.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metrics**: Annual revenue ~$133.6M (LinkedIn estimate); 241 employees; 3+ million customers; 15 retail locations (as of end 2023)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly detailed; company has completed 7 funding rounds (lead investors not named in available sources)
- **Growth Signals**: Over 3 million customers reached; rapid expansion from online-only to 15 physical stores across Canada and California; recognized as one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America

## Competitive Advantages
- **Innovation**: Pioneered the leakproof underwear category, solving a real customer pain point that traditional intimates ignored.
- **Community-driven**: Direct feedback loop with customers drives product development; strong social media presence and engaged community.
- **Inclusivity**: Broad size range, representation in marketing, and commitment to breaking taboos around bodies and leaks.
- **Omnichannel presence**: Seamless blend of DTC e-commerce, owned retail stores, wholesale, and Amazon.

## Strategic Focus
- **Retail expansion**: Growing brick-and-mortar footprint to deepen customer relationships and brand experience.
- **Product innovation**: Continuing to develop new categories (activewear, swim) and iterate on core leakproof technology.
- **Brand portfolio**: Scaling both Knix and Kt by Knix to reach different customer segments.
- **Community & inclusivity**: Strengthening employee resource groups, DEI initiatives, and customer engagement.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Unapologetically free” – inclusive, welcoming environment that values different perspectives. Core values: listen to the customer, care for the future, community.
- **Hybrid work**: Beautiful central Toronto office with product lab, content studio, and Knix Cafe; hybrid schedule (in-office + remote). Some remote roles available (e.g., New York).
- **Benefits**: Generous paid time off, floating holidays, paid sick leave, pregnancy + parental leave; employer-paid health benefits; GRSP/401k matching; mental wellness app; professional development budget; employee discounts; milestone gifts; recognition program.
- **Inclusion & belonging**: 3 Employee Resource Groups (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health); DEI training; social committee.
- **Hiring process**: Apply directly; may include behavioural/cognitive assessment; AI tools used in screening with human oversight.

## Sources
1. [knix.com – Careers page](https://knix.com/pages/careers)
2. [jobs.lever.co – Knix open roles](https://jobs.lever.co/knix)
3. [linkedin.com – Knix company page](https://linkedin.com/company/knix-wear)
4. [knix.com – About Us](https://knix.com/pages/campaign-about-us)
5. [indeed.com – Knix company profile](https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Knix-1/about)

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