Sr. Technical Outerwear Designer - Women Apparel

Senior Women's Technical Outerwear Designer, PerformanceLocation: New York, NYJob Type: Full-timePay: $80,000 to $100,000 per yearDesign women's performance jackets that work as hard as they look, blending technical engineering, feminine fit, and AI-powered creativity from concept to production.Must-Haves7+ years of hands-on women's outerwear design experience, with significant exposure to technical, outdoor, and performance apparelDeep knowledge of jacket engineering and construction, designing for function as well as appearanceStrong understanding of women's fit, proportion, fabrication, insulation, and functional componentsCost engineering experience, hitting target costs without sacrificing quality or performanceHands-on AI proficiency using AI tools for design, research, visualization, and product developmentPortfolio required, showing women's outerwear, technical construction, fit, fabrication, and completed productsWhat You'll DoOwn the creative direction for assigned women's technical and performance outerwear categoriesCreate technical drawings, detailed tech packs, and construction details that communicate design intentSelect outerwear materials, insulation systems, and functional trims for each productDevelop silhouettes that balance women's fit with technical performance and commercial appealTurn trend, consumer, and competitive research into new silhouettes, materials, and innovationsPartner with Production and overseas factories to optimize costing across materials, construction, and trimsUse AI-powered tools for concept creation, trend analysis, color development, and visualizationEvaluate emerging AI design technologies to improve the development processCollaborate with Merchandising and Production through the full product lifecycleNice-to-HavesExperience working directly with overseas manufacturing partnersBackground researching and piloting emerging AI design toolsCompensation and Benefits$80,000 to $100,000 base salary based on experienceCreative ownership of women's performance outerwear categoriesOpportunity to shape how AI is used in apparel design and developmentAbout the CompanyAn established apparel company with a focus on technical, outdoor, and performance outerwear.To apply, submit your resume for consideration.