Designer, Women's Outerwear
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Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Vuori is seeking a Designer to join our Womens Outerwear team helping shape one of the most creative and technically exciting categories in our collection. This role drives the full design process from concept and research to tech pack creation BOM development fabric and trim selection fittings and final product refinement. Each season youll design a range of outerwear styles from lightweight transitional layers to fully weatherproof performance pieces all rooted in Vuoris modern coastal-inspired aesthetic.
Were looking for a curious hands-on designer passionate about performance apparel and approaches collaboration without ego. Youll work closely with Merchandising Product Development Materials Technical Design and Sourcing to bring innovative ideas to life while ensuring every piece meets our standards for quality comfort and versatility. A keen eye for detail a love of learning and the creativity to deliver fresh inspired ideas are essential for success in this role.
What youll get to do:
- Help lead the design and development of Vuoris Womens Outerwear linefrom concept to final product. Create performance and lifestyle layers that combine innovation functionality and Vuoris signature coastal-inspired style.
- Design a full range of womens outerwear: jackets insulated layers snow styles and related pieces.
- Partner with the Senior Designer and design team to build seasonal stories rooted in trend market and brand insights.
- Research global trends in color materials and outerwear innovation across outdoor sport and fashion markets.
- Create technical sketches and detailed Illustrator drawings; support designs with prototypes or 3D mockups.
- Select fabrics and trims that enhance performance comfort and brand alignment.
- Apply seasonal colors and graphics thoughtfully across the assortment.
- Present design concepts to cross-functional partners clearly communicating inspiration and intent.
- Build accurate tech packs with all necessary construction and material details.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Technical Design through sampling fittings and finalization.
- Understand outerwear construction including seam-sealing insulation functional features and ergonomic design.
- Present prototypes and updates at key milestone meetings.
- Adjust seasonal assortments based on feedback and commercial goals.
- Work with Merchandising on pricing forecasting and line architecture.
- Uphold Vuoris design standards for quality and aesthetic consistency.
- Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive high-performing team culture.
Qualifications :
Who you are:
- A bachelors degree in design (BA BFA or BS) or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- 5 years of industry experience in womens outerwear with a portfolio that highlights both technical execution and aesthetic leadership.
- Deep understanding of garment construction patterning fit and functional performance specific to outerwear.
- Proven ability to take designs from concept through production including BOMs fit comments and vendor communication.
- Expertise in Adobe Illustrator; proficiency in Photoshop Indesign Excel PowerPoint and collaborative tools like Teams and Figma.
- Familiarity with outerwear-specific materials and trims (e.g. 3-layer shells mechanical stretch fabrics waterproof zippers insulated liners).
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with a multi-track calendar and high expectations for quality and detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
- Self-directed adaptable and passionate about delivering best-in-class product.
- A strong interest in Vuoris mission aesthetic and customerespecially as it relates to bridging performance and lifestyle in outerwear.
Additional Information :
Our investment in you:
At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $100000 - $129000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Layout Design
- Logo Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SolidWorks
- Drafting
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression, and life. We aim to ... View more
