Urban Outfitters Womenswear Established Designer - Outerwear & Jackets

Urban Outfitters Europe; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a creative and driven Established Designer for Womenswear Outerwear & Jackets. In this role, you will design cutting-edge collections that resonate with market trends while ensuring commercial success. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with various teams, overseeing production, and maintaining strong relationships with international suppliers. This position offers the opportunity to travel for inspiration and development, making it perfect for those passionate about fashion and innovation. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and sustainability in the fashion industry.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Bring your dog to work

Wellbeing support

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 40% employee discount

Paid day for volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Structured support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering in-season products.
• Ability to manage internal relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative outerwear and jackets ranges for UK and EU markets.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure commercial viability of collections.

Skills

Hand-drawing skills

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Proficiency in CAD software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Sourcing skills

Organizational skills

Tools

CAD software

Clo

Job description

Urban Outfitters Womenswear Established Designer - Outerwear & Jackets

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Role Summary

As an Established Designer on Womenswear, you will design innovative, trend-forward Outerwear & Jackets collections that balance creativity and commerciality across the UK & EU markets. From initial sketch to final fit, you will bring ideas to life, working closely with buying, planning, and garment tech teams to develop products from concept to production. You will also support global travel for inspiration and development, aligning with our business strategy and building strong relationships with our international suppliers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop successful, innovative, yet commercial outerwear and jackets ranges that meet business requirements across the UK and EU for stores and online.
• Create products that exceed customer expectations, with awareness of sustainability, price architecture, margins, and selling prices.
• Collaborate with buying and planning teams to build and produce collections reflecting core sensibilities and emerging trends, ensuring commercial viability. An understanding of option count and ranging is essential.
• Demonstrate excellent sourcing skills and communicate effectively with UK, EU, and international suppliers.
• Travel internationally as needed for range development and inspiration shopping.
• Work with the technical team to fit samples and oversee production.
• Partner with the Clo designer to create patterns from initial sketches.
• Work closely with the Head of Design and team on colour palettes and seasonal trends.
• Show knowledge of high fashion trends, underground street styles, and cultural movements, and incorporate this understanding into designs.
• Utilize weekly trade figures to inform design decisions for UK and EU markets.
• Report to the Senior Head of Design.

What You'll Need

• Understanding of Urban Outfitters as a trend leader and the ability to elevate its position.
• A directional, aspirational portfolio demonstrating the ability to translate creative ideas into commercially viable ranges relevant to the current market.
• Precision from concept to specifications and final designs.
• Passion, drive, and individuality in your work.
• Proven track record of delivering in-season products.
• Ability to manage internal relationships and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Hand-drawing skills are essential.
• Proficiency in CAD software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Basic knowledge of Clo and AI.
• Experience working with a global supply base and willingness to travel internationally.
• Strong organizational skills and confidence in communication.

The Perks

• Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
• Bring your dog to work.
• Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Program, on-site gym, wellness room, and discounted external gym memberships.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Up to 40% employee discount on URBN brands.
• Paid day for volunteering or fundraising.
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Structured support and ongoing development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. Employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.