Designer - Runway
Core
Lead the creative development of the COS Runway womenswear collection, translating research into distinctive designs that balance creativity, desirability, and commercial relevance.
Role type
Senior Womenswear Designer (Runway)
Builds
Elevated ready-to-wear collections (woven, jersey, knitwear) for the COS brand
Domain
Luxury fashion / Womenswear
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Silhouette and proportion design, Fabric and material exploration, Draping and 3D development, Construction and finishing techniques, Collection architecture, Commercial viability assessment
Preferred skills
Experience in luxury or premium fashion brands, Fluid and soft product design, Cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
CAD (implied by industry standard for sketches/mock-ups), Fabric swatching tools
Responsibilities
Lead creative development and concept creation for the seasonal collection, Execute hands-on draping and mock-ups to explore silhouettes, Partner with Buying and Product Development to ensure commercial relevance, Guide and develop junior designers, Refine final product through fittings and technical adjustments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities