Sr. Designer, Women's Active

Vuori, Inc•Carlsbad, CA

4d•$127,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Designer at Vuori Clothing, you will create women’s active and technical products from initial concept through garment production, under the mentorship and partnership of the Design Director and broader Design leadership team. Products may include sports bras, leggings and leg shapes, support tops, active novelty sets, and products across run, court sports, swim, and seamless categories. The role may also involve projects in other categories. You will design original garments and oversee designs, tech packs, and construction diagrams, developing innovative fabrics and trims and ensuring products meet Vuori’s design ethos and customers’ needs. You will partner with Fit, Product Development, factories, 3D teams, and other cross-functional groups to refine construction, fit, function, aesthetics, and margin, while protecting design intent from concept to production. The role also calls for strong commercial awareness, collaboration with Merchandising, and leadership of a team of designers. You will help create collections ranging from high-volume franchises to innovative programs, monitor sell-through and market trends, and mentor designers in problem-solving and professional growth.

Requirements

At least 7 years of industry experience.
Proven teamwork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Expert understanding of fabrics, trims, and materials used in active apparel.
Strong organization and ability to multitask and manage complicated projects from start to finish.
Expertise in garment fit and function, with the ability to partner closely with technical design to elevate finishing and achieve a strong fit.
Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Excel; proficiency in or willingness to learn AI rendering.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing active, intimates, swim, or seamless apparel; experience in tennis, run, hike, or highly technical products is a bonus.
Bachelor’s or associate degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS), or equivalent years of experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Create original women’s active and technical garments from initial concept through production.
Oversee team designs, tech packs, and detailed construction diagrams for execution with overseas vendors.
Develop innovative fabrics and trims, working with knits, wovens, seamless, and warp knits.
Design functional styles that reflect Vuori’s design ethos and meet customer needs.
Communicate with Fit, Product Development, factories, and 3D teams about pattern, movement, and technical construction.
Conduct fittings and construction reviews, considering garment aesthetics, function, and margin; partner with Product Development and technical design to refine fit and execution.
Create special design kits for Vuori athletes, collaborations, or other special projects when applicable.
Attend cross-functional meetings to track garment development and protect design intent from concept through production.
Partner with ambassadors and athletes to elevate existing products and explore customer needs.
Develop products across commercial and innovative programs, collaborating with Merchandising and responding to sell-through, market shifts, and consumer trends.
Keep the team connected and up to date with Product Development, Fit, Merchandising, Materials, Sourcing, Color and Textures, Planning, and Product Education.
Lead, collaborate, brainstorm, and co-create innovation, concepts, and design.
Manage and mentor a team of designers, guiding problem-solving and long-term growth.