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

RNInk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RNInk seeks a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer in New York, with 7+ years of experience in performance, outdoor, and technical women’s outerwear. The role focuses on translating design concepts into technically sound jackets, covering construction, fit, materials and cost engineering.

Responsibilities include creating tech packs, collaborating with production and overseas partners, and integrating AI tools to enhance design, trend analysis, and development workflows.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Women’s Outerwear design experience.
• Understanding of jacket engineering and construction.
• Strong knowledge of women’s fit, proportion, silhouette, fabrication and functional components.
• Cost engineering and collaboration with manufacturers.
• Forward-thinking approach to technology including AI integration.
• AI proficiency is required.
• Portfolio demonstrates technical construction and completed products.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative direction and development of assigned Women’s technical and performance outerwear categories.
• Produce technical drawings, detailed tech packs and garment construction details.
• Select and apply appropriate outerwear materials, insulation systems and functional trims.
• Develop silhouettes that balance women’s fit and proportion with technical performance, while maintaining a feminine and commercially appealing aesthetic.
• Monitor the marketplace through trend, consumer and competitive research, translating findings into opportunities for new silhouettes, materials, colors, performance features and product innovation.
• Work hand-in-hand with Production teams and overseas manufacturing partners to evaluate costing and identify areas for cost optimization across materials, construction, trims and garment engineering.
• Find cost efficiencies while ensuring that product quality, functionality, performance and overall design intent are maintained.
• Incorporate AI-powered technology into the day-to-day design and development process, using these tools for concept creation, trend and competitive analysis, color development, visualization and workflow optimization.
• Research and evaluate new AI design technologies and emerging tools to determine how they can further improve the outerwear design and development process.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Merchandising, Production and overseas factories throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through final production.

Skills

AI proficiency

Portfolio

Jacket engineering

Technical design

Tools

AI-powered tools

Job description

RNInk seeks a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer in New York, with 7+ years of experience in performance, outdoor, and technical women’s outerwear. The role focuses on translating design concepts into technically sound jackets, covering construction, fit, materials and cost engineering.

Responsibilities include creating tech packs, collaborating with production and overseas partners, and integrating AI tools to enhance design, trend analysis, and development workflows.