Sr. Technical Outerwear Designer – Women

Our client is in pursuit of an experienced professional with over 7 years in the design of women's outerwear, focusing on high-performance, outdoor, and technical apparel. This position demands a visionary who comprehends the entire product development process, capable of turning design concepts into technically proficient, commercially successful pieces.

The successful candidate will have a profound grasp of construction techniques, fit, material selection, and cost analysis, vital in the process from initial idea through to production completion.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Direct the creative vision and manage the development of specific women's technical and performance outerwear lines.
- Generate precise technical sketches, comprehensive tech packs, and detailed garment construction specifications to convey design objectives.
- Choose and integrate suitable materials, insulation, and trims tailored to each product’s requirements.
- Create silhouettes that harmonize women's fit and technical utility, ensuring a stylish and market-ready finish.
- Conduct thorough market analysis to uncover trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape, translating insights into novel materials, colors, features, and innovations.
- Collaborate closely with production teams and international manufacturing stakeholders to assess costing and discover cost-saving potentials without compromising quality.
- Integrate AI-driven technologies into design routines for concept generation, trend analysis, color development, visualization, and workflow enhancements.
- Investigate emerging AI design technologies to evaluate potential enhancements in outerwear design processes.
- Maintain open dialogue with merchandising, production, and international partners throughout the entire product lifecycle, from initial draft to finished product.

**Qualifications**
- Over 7 years of direct experience in women's outerwear design, with notable involvement in technical, outdoor, and high-performance segments.
- Advanced understanding of jacket design and construction, emphasizing functional and build-quality aspects.
- Extensive knowledge of women's fit dynamics, proportion, silhouette, and functional design components.
- Expertise in blending technical performance with feminine aesthetics to achieve market viability.
- Proficient in cost analysis, working effectively with manufacturing counterparts to hit cost targets while preserving the product's design, performance, and aesthetic values.
- Acute market awareness, using insights from trend, consumer, and competitive research to identify valuable opportunities.
- Proficient in leveraging technology, specifically AI, within the design and product evolution process.
- Demonstrated AI experience is mandatory, with hands-on capabilities in using AI tools in design, research, visualization, and product development.
- A robust portfolio reflecting significant women's outerwear expertise, featuring elements of technical design, fit, materials, and finished goods.