Apparel Designer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Women’s Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on women’s outerwear experience and a strong background in performance, outdoor and outerwear. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of jacket design, construction, fit, fabrication, technical performance and cost engineering — from initial concept through production.ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of key categories across Women’s and performance outerwearCreate detailed technical sketches, tech packs and construction specificationsDemonstrate a strong understanding of outerwear fabrics, insulation and functional trimsUnderstand women’s fit, proportion and silhouette, combining technical function with feminine, commercial stylingStudy market trends, consumer shifts and competitive outerwear to identify emerging opportunities in silhouette, fabrication, color, function and innovationPartner closely with Production and overseas factories on costing and cost engineering, identifying opportunities in fabrication, construction, trims and garment engineering to achieve target costs without compromising the integrity, performance or aesthetic of the productActively utilize AI tools throughout the design and development process to accelerate concept development, trend and competitive research, color exploration, visualization and overall workflow efficiencyStay current on emerging AI design tools and technologies and identify new ways to incorporate them into the outerwear development processWork closely with Merchandising, Production, and overseas factories from concept through final productionRequired Skills7+ years of hands-on women’s outerwear experienceStrong background in performance, outdoor and outerwearDeep understanding of jacket design, construction, fit, fabrication, technical performance and cost engineering — from initial concept through productionTechnical outerwear expertiseStrong women’s design sensibilityCommercial awarenessForward-thinking approach to technologyAI proficiency, including experience using AI-powered tools as part of design, research, visualization and product-development workflowPreferred SkillsPortfolio demonstrating significant Women’s Outerwear experience, including technical construction, fit, fabrication and finished product