Senior Women's Technical Outerwear Designer - AI-Enabled

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel. The role focuses on translating design concepts into technically sound jackets, emphasizing construction, fit, fabrication, and cost engineering within a global supply chain.

The ideal candidate will lead the creative direction for women’s technical outerwear, produce detailed tech packs, evaluate materials and insulation, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on Women’s Outerwear design experience
• Understanding of jacket engineering and construction
• Knowledge of women’s fit, proportion, silhouette, fabrication and functional components
• Ability to merge technical functionality with feminine design and commercial appeal
• Strong understanding of cost engineering and collaboration with manufacturing partners
• Strong commercial and market awareness for trend, consumer and competitive research
• Forward-thinking approach to technology including AI in design and product development
• AI proficiency is required with hands-on experience using AI-powered tools
• Portfolio demonstrating substantial Women’s Outerwear experience with technical construction, fit, fabrication and completed products

Responsabilités

• 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
• 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 ensuring that product quality, functionality, performance and design intent are maintained
• Incorporate AI-powered technology into the day-to-day design and development process
• Research and evaluate new AI design technologies and emerging tools
• Maintain ongoing communication with Merchandising, Production and overseas factories

Connaissances

Outerwear design

AI proficiency

Technical pattern making

Cost engineering

Trend research

Outils

AI design tools

Description du poste

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Women’s Technical Outerwear Designer with 7+ years of hands-on experience in performance, outdoor and technical apparel. The role focuses on translating design concepts into technically sound jackets, emphasizing construction, fit, fabrication, and cost engineering within a global supply chain.

The ideal candidate will lead the creative direction for women’s technical outerwear, produce detailed tech packs, evaluate materials and insulation, and