Color Strategy Director: Branding & Label Development

Urban Outfitters; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Urban Outfitters FP Movement seeks an Assistant Director of Color and Branding Development in Philadelphia to lead color strategy, palette development, and oversee lab dip approvals while coordinating with Design, Buying, and Vendors to ensure brand alignment.

You will drive labeling strategy, manage CADs and interior label development, mentor junior colorists, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver seasonal collections on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Apparel Design, Textile Design, Fine Art, or related field preferred.
• 10+ Years Design, Fashion, Concept, or Color Design Experience strongly preferred.
• Passionate about Color Concept & Strategy as well as knowledge about color theory, nuances, and technicalities.
• Strong understanding of the Free People Movement aesthetic and customer.
• Experience in Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Illustrator, NedGraphics, and Tradestone experience welcomed.
• Knowledge of BOM processes is a plus (Tradestone/PLM systems).
• Collaborative mentality with strong cross-department communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow complex processes.
• Positive, proactive, and strong team collaboration skills.
• Ability to work on-site at World Headquarters in Philadelphia 3-5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Direct Seasonal Color strategy and oversee execution of seasonal palette direction, physical and digital palette creation, and color matching needs.
• Lead color meetings discussions to assess balance of color within style assortments and across the entire category assortment.
• Manage color CAD creation and maintain ongoing CAD management for the category.
• Oversee wash leg color development and the subsequent approval process.
• Branding & Label Development: Lead interior label development for FP Movement expressions.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colorists and team members, offering feedback and promoting skill development.

Skills

Color concept & strategy

Cross-department communication

Detail-oriented

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Apparel Design, Textile Design, Fine Art, or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

NedGraphics

Tradestone

PLM systems

Job description

Urban Outfitters FP Movement seeks an Assistant Director of Color and Branding Development in Philadelphia to lead color strategy, palette development, and oversee lab dip approvals while coordinating with Design, Buying, and Vendors to ensure brand alignment.

You will drive labeling strategy, manage CADs and interior label development, mentor junior colorists, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver seasonal collections on time.