Lead Principal Designer, Women's Performance Apparel

Yeti Coolers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI is seeking a Principal Designer, Apparel to shape the future of our premium apparel portfolio. This senior role leads all aspects of design for women's performance apparel and guides cross-functional teams from concept through production.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of progressive apparel design experience, deep fabric knowledge, and a track record of influencing senior leaders to deliver brand-right, commercially viable products.

Qualifications

• Over ten years of progressive apparel design experience across performance and branded apparel.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in apparel design, fabrics, trims, garment construction, fit, performance attributes, and premium product execution.
• Experience setting seasonal design vision and creative strategy across a brand, product portfolio, or complex apparel category.

Responsibilities

• Set the seasonal design vision and creative strategy across performance and branded apparel, aligning product direction to brand standards and consumer needs.
• Partner with senior leadership to define the apparel design roadmap and connect decisions to business priorities.
• Lead development of innovative, marketable apparel designs from concept through production with emphasis on fit, fabric, and durability.
• Serve as a design expert for women's performance apparel while contributing across men's, women's, and kid's categories as needed.
• Translate seasonal line plans and consumer insights into cohesive product solutions aligned with brand strategy.
• Research trends and materials to inform a disciplined, brand-right point of view for apparel.
• Own design intent, including fabric selection, trims, construction details, fit standards, and color direction.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Development, Sourcing, Merchandising to ensure manufacturability and viability.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Design judgment

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design/ Apparel Design/ Industrial Design

Job description

YETI is seeking a Principal Designer, Apparel to shape the future of our premium apparel portfolio. This senior role leads all aspects of design for women's performance apparel and guides cross-functional teams from concept through production.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of progressive apparel design experience, deep fabric knowledge, and a track record of influencing senior leaders to deliver brand-right, commercially viable products.