Sr. Designer, Women's Active

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

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. Products may include sports bras, leggings and leg shapes, support tops, active novelty sets, and work touching running, court sports, swim, and seamless categories. The role may also include projects in other categories. You will work under the mentorship and partnership of the Design Director and broader Design leadership team, protecting design intent throughout development and production. The position combines original garment design, technical design expertise, commercial awareness, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership. You will create functional products that reflect Vuori’s design ethos, meet customer needs, and balance innovation with commerciality. You will work with partners across product development, fit, merchandising, materials, sourcing, color and textures, planning, and product education, and manage and mentor a team of designers.

Requirements

At least 7 years of industry experience.
Proven track record of teamwork in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Expert understanding of fabrics, trims, and materials used in active apparel.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and manage complicated projects from start to finish.
Experience designing active, intimates, swim, or seamless apparel.
Expertise in garment fit and function, with the ability to partner closely with technical design to elevate product finishings and achieve excellent fit.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or associate degree in design (BA, BFA, or BS), or equivalent years of experience, is preferred.
Experience in tennis, running, hiking, or highly technical products.
Proficiency in AI rendering, or willingness to learn it.

Responsibilities

Design original women’s active and technical garments from concept through production.
Oversee team designs, tech packs, and construction diagrams for execution with overseas vendors.
Develop innovative fabrics and trims, applying knowledge of technical materials and construction across knits, wovens, seamless, and warp knits.
Design and execute functional styles aligned with Vuori’s design ethos and customer needs.
Apply knowledge of pattern, movement, and technical construction when communicating with Fit, PD, factories, and 3D teams.
Conduct fittings and participate in construction reviews, considering aesthetics, function, and garment margin.
Partner with PD and the technical design department to refine fit and execution.
Work on design kits for Vuori athletes, collaborations, and special projects when applicable.
Attend cross-functional meetings to track and maintain garment development.
Protect design intent from concept through production.
Partner with ambassadors and athletes to elevate existing products and explore customer needs.
Monitor sell-throughs and respond to market shifts and consumer trends.
Collaborate with Merchants to balance commerciality and innovation across products, from high-volume, high-IMU franchises to pinnacle innovative programs.
Keep teams and cross-functional partners connected and up to date throughout development.
Lead, collaborate, brainstorm, and co-create innovation, concepts, and design.
Manage and mentor a team of designers, supporting problem solving and long-term growth.