Senior Women's Tech Outerwear Designer (AI-Driven)

Workforce Recruiter; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel for the New York market. You will translate design concepts into technically sound, market-ready jackets while driving female-oriented silhouettes with technical performance.

Responsibilities include creating technical drawings and tech packs, selecting materials, and collaborating with production and overseas partners to manage costing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Women’s Outerwear design experience, including technical, outdoor and performance products.
• Strong understanding of jacket engineering and construction.
• Excellent knowledge of women’s fit, proportion, silhouette, fabrication and functional components.
• Ability to merge technical functionality with feminine design and commercial appeal.
• Understanding of cost engineering with manufacturing partners to achieve target costs.
• Forward-thinking approach to technology, including AI integration in design and development.
• Portfolio demonstrating substantial Women’s Outerwear experience with technical construction and completed products.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative direction and development of Women’s technical and performance outerwear categories.
• Produce technical drawings, detailed tech packs and garment construction details.
• Select outerwear materials, insulation systems and functional trims.
• Develop silhouettes balancing women’s fit and proportion with technical performance.
• Monitor marketplace with trend, consumer and competitive research and translate findings into opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production teams and overseas manufacturing partners to evaluate costing.
• Find cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality and performance.
• Incorporate AI-powered technology into the design and development process.
• Research and evaluate new AI design technologies to improve the process.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Merchandising, Production and overseas factories.

Skills

Women’s outerwear design

Jacket engineering

Trend research

AI proficiency

Portfolio required

Tools

AI design tools

Job description

Workforce Recruiter is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel for the New York market. You will translate design concepts into technically sound, market-ready jackets while driving female-oriented silhouettes with technical performance.

Responsibilities include creating technical drawings and tech packs, selecting materials, and collaborating with production and overseas partners to manage costing.