Urban Outfitters Retail Store Design Coordinator (6 Month FTC)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Bring your dog to work

Private Medical Insurance

Employee discount – URBN brands

Wellbeing programs

Gym on-site

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Design Coordinator to work with the Store Environment Designer, Concept and Display Teams.

You will develop conceptual renderings, floor plans, and manage the archival system for in-store and brand enhancement projects. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Creative Store Environment with a dotted line to the Store Environment Designer, you'll help direct day-to-day workflow.

Qualifications

• Experience with designing retail environments and concept development.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD and SketchUp.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous file management.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal Plans: support design and display teams in producing floor plans and elevations for seasonal prototypes.
• Seasonal Display Inspiration: participate in concept meetings and organize visual resources for seasonal concepts.
• New Store Opening Plans: assist in generating floor plans and renderings for new stores and presentations.
• Materials and Resources: maintain library of materials and assets for design teams and openings.
• Special Projects: assist in planning in-store and Home Office setups, supporting expansion initiatives.
• Interdepartmental Partnerships: coordinate with Creative, Marketing, Operations and Store Design teams.

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

About Us

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especiallyifyoushare our values:

Progressive — we move with the moodCreative — we champion limitless mindsInclusive — we open our platforms to all communitiesResponsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environmentCompassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

As Design Coordinator you will work alongside and support the Store Environment Designer, Concept and Display Teams to develop conceptual renderings, floor plans and manage the archival system for all in-store and brand enhancement projects and set-ups. The role reports into the Senior Manager – Creative Store Environment, with a dotted line to the Store Environment Designer, who will direct day-to-day workflow and priorities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Seasonal Plans – Support the Store Environment Designer, concept and display teams in producing window and interior wall elevations and floor plans to be used as guides during seasonal prototypes and included in seasonal directives sent to all stores.Seasonal DisplayInspiration – Actively participate in concept and inspiration meetings, contributing ideas and supporting the organization of final visual resources as they relate to seasonal concepts.New Store OpeningPlans – Support the Store Environment Designer and Display Projects Lead in generating floor plans, wall elevations and perspective renderings for all new stores, and help complete presentation quality planning packs for all projects.Materials and Resources – Create and maintain library of materials and resources to support the Store Environment Designer, Concept and Display teams and New Store Openings.Special Projects – Support the team in producing plans for in-store and Home Office off cycle set-ups, with particular focus on new initiatives being implemented to enhance the Urban Outfitters experience including global expansion projects such as concessions, wholesale and franchises.Interdepartmental Partnerships - Act as a supporting point of contact for information sharing as it pertains to planning and design with Creative, Marketing, Operations and Store Design teams.File Administration – Responsible for organizing and archiving all new store and seasonal inspiration, plans and project layouts, maintaining accurate store plans and visual assets for New Stores and Seasonal Sets.

What You’ll Need

• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Auto Cad, Sketch-up required.
• MS office (Excel) a plus.

The Perks

• Work-life balance:-Flexible start and finish times
• -Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing:-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health
• -Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships
• -Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Discount:-Up to 40% off atall URBN Brands!
• Community:-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
• Travel:-Cycle to work scheme
• -Season ticket loan
• Continued Development:-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development
• #UrbanEU #LI-GC1

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.