Senior Women's Technical Outerwear Designer

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate is seeking a Senior Women t s Technical Outerwear Designer in New York with 7+ years of women s outerwear experience, focusing on performance, outdoor and technical apparel. You will translate design concepts into technically sound jackets and collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize cost and quality.

The role emphasizes AI-driven design processes, from concept through production, and requires a strong portfolio demonstrating technical construction and innovative

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Womens Outerwear design experience.
• Experience with technical, outdoor and performance products.
• Strong jacket engineering and construction understanding.
• Knowledge of womens fit, proportion, silhouette, insulation and components.
• Ability to merge technical functionality with feminine design and commercial appeal.
• Understanding of cost engineering with manufacturing partner collaboration.
• Commercial and market awareness with trend, consumer and competitive research.
• Forward-thinking approach to technology, including AI integration in design.
• AI proficiency is required.
• Portfolio demonstrating substantial Womens Outerwear experience with technical construction, fit, fabrication and completed products.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative direction and development of Womens technical and performance outerwear categories.
• Produce technical drawings, detailed tech packs and garment construction details.
• Select and apply appropriate outerwear materials, insulation systems and trims.
• Develop silhouettes balancing womens fit and proportion with technical performance.
• Monitor the marketplace through trend, consumer and competitive research.
• Work with Production teams and overseas manufacturing partners to evaluate costing and identify cost optimization.
• Find cost efficiencies while maintaining product quality, functionality and design intent.
• Incorporate AI-powered technology into design and development processes.
• Research and evaluate new AI design technologies and tools.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Merchandising, Production and overseas factories.

Skills

AI proficiency

Portfolio

Experience in Women6s outerwear

Technical garment construction

Trend research

Tools

AI-powered design tools

Tech packs

Job description

Calqulate is seeking a Senior Women t s Technical Outerwear Designer in New York with 7+ years of women s outerwear experience, focusing on performance, outdoor and technical apparel. You will translate design concepts into technically sound jackets and collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize cost and quality.

The role emphasizes AI-driven design processes, from concept through production, and requires a strong portfolio demonstrating technical construction and innovative