Assistant Print Designer — Textiles, CAD & Tech Packs

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Print Designer for Free People in Philadelphia to support the Textile team. You will assist in development of seasonal prints, organize artwork, and ensure assets meet calendar deadlines.

The role focuses on translating creative concepts into production-ready prints, building tech packs, and maintaining digital files. Proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator and a Bachelor’s in textile-design is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in print, textile, or surface design with artistic skills in drawing, painting, and digital design.
• Attention to detail with repeats and artwork to identify and fix errors before release.
• Proficient in producing production-ready artwork, including engineered layouts.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator required.
• Knowledge of emerging AI tools like MidJourney or PromeAI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD layouts to visualize artwork placement on garments and create technical packages for vendors.
• Build clear tech packs with materials, techniques, scale, and color for sample execution.
• Maintain organized digital file systems with standard naming conventions.
• Support clean-up and finalization of print artwork across product categories.
• Rework artwork into production-ready repeats in collaboration with seniors.
• Compile seasonal artwork packages aligned with design deadlines.
• Create internal reference tools, print overviews, and mood walls as guided.
• Support strike-off and sampling processes with design and vendor teams.
• Upload and manage artwork assets in internal systems.
• Track artwork-related tasks against calendar milestones.
• Assist with seasonal administrative tasks including archiving.
• Identify process improvements to streamline workflows.
• Operate Epson printers for in-house sampling and archive prints.
• Maintain a clean, organized studio workspace.

Skills

Print / Textile Design

Attention to detail

Production artwork prep

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

NedGraphics Design & Repeat

AI tools (MidJourney / PromeAI)

MS Office / Google Suite

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Design, Surface Design, Fine Art, Illustration

Tools

NedGraphics Design & Repeat

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Print Designer for Free People in Philadelphia to support the Textile team. You will assist in development of seasonal prints, organize artwork, and ensure assets meet calendar deadlines.

The role focuses on translating creative concepts into production-ready prints, building tech packs, and maintaining digital files. Proficiency in Photoshop/Illustrator and a Bachelor’s in textile-design is expected.