Urban Outfitters - Senior 3D Digital Technologist (12 Month FTC - 3 Days)

URBN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start and finish times

Private medical insurance

Employee discount: URBN brands

One paid volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Continued development and learning

Job summary

URBN is seeking a Senior 3D Digital Technologist to develop and maintain core block patterns and digital avatars within our 3D garment development pipeline. You will ensure patterns are production-ready, with accurate grading and reflective fabric simulation to support fit reviews across product categories.

This part-time role (3 days/week) collaborates closely with technical and product teams to drive consistency and accuracy while advancing our digital garment library and workflows.

Qualifications

• Advanced pattern cutting across multiple product categories.
• Experience using CLO software.
• Pattern grading knowledge and application.
• Pattern amendment and fit correction expertise.
• Understanding of garment construction and sewing techniques.
• Knowledge of fabric behaviour (stretch, drape, weight, recovery).
• Ability to interpret technical packs and product specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and simulate core block patterns using CLO.
• Create and maintain a 3D pattern block library across multiple product categories.
• Review grade increments and ensure patterns are production-ready.
• Produce grading manuals to support size consistency and pattern accuracy.
• Create and maintain digital avatars.
• Assist in fit reviews and recommend pattern improvements based on fit analysis.
• Accurately simulate fabric performance and maintain digital fabric libraries.

Skills

Advanced pattern cutting

CLO software

Pattern grading

Pattern amendment

Garment construction

Fabric behaviour

Technical packs

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

CLO software

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, especially if you share our values:

• Progressive - we move with the mood
• Creative - we champion limitless minds
• Inclusive - we open our platforms to all communities
• Responsible - we work to reduce our impact on the environment
• Compassionate - we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

The Senior 3D Digital Technologist develops and maintains core block patterns and digital avatars within our 3D garment development pipeline, ensuring patterns are production-ready, grading is accurate, and fabric simulation reflects true garment behaviour. This role supports fit reviews and works closely with the technical and product teams to drive consistency and accuracy across product categories.

This is a part time position working 3 days per week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and simulate core block patterns using CLO.
• Create and maintain a 3D pattern block library across multiple product categories.
• Review grade increments and ensure patterns are production-ready.
• Produce grading manuals to support size consistency and pattern accuracy.
• Create and maintain digital avatars.
• Assist in fit reviews and recommend pattern improvements based on fit analysis.
• Accurately simulate fabric performance and maintain digital fabric libraries.

What You'll Need

• Advanced pattern cutting skills across multiple product categories.
• Experience using CLO software.
• Pattern grading knowledge.
• Pattern amendment and fit correction expertise.
• Understanding of garment construction and sewing techniques.
• Knowledge of fabric behaviour, including stretch, drape, weight, and recovery.
• Ability to interpret technical packs and product specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.

The Perks

• Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times, bring your dog to work.
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program, free gym, private medical insurance.
• Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands.
• Community: One paid day to volunteer or fundraise for a charity.
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
• Continued Development: Structured support and ongoing learning opportunities.

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.