Outerwear Designer

SENIOR WOMEN'S TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR DESIGNER - NYCWe are recruiting for an experienced Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on women’s outerwear experience and a strong background in performance, outdoor and technical 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 technical 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 productionWHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a true outerwear specialist — someone who understands how a great jacket is engineered, not simply how it looks.The right candidate combines technical outerwear expertise, strong women’s design sensibility, commercial awareness and a forward-thinking approach to technology.AI proficiency is required. Candidates must demonstrate experience using AI-powered tools as part of their design, research, visualization and product-development workflow.Portfolio required. Portfolio should demonstrate significant Women’s Outerwear experience, including technical construction, fit, fabrication and finished product.