Creative Technical Designer

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking a Creative Technical Designer for the Collection Tops design team in Philadelphia. You will collaborate across Knit, Woven, and Heavy Knit categories, supporting development from early concepts to mocks for presentations and bulk prototyping.

The role emphasizes interpersonal communication, technical problem solving, and deep knowledge of cut & sew knits and wovens. A proactive, fast-paced self-starter will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional eye to identify fit issues and recommend solutions.
• Knowledge of pattern making and garment construction.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or proof of understanding construction and patternmaking.
• Sewing experience and ability to sample from design sketches.

Responsibilities

• Support & collaborate with Design Team by offering technical expertise and knowledge on best ways to execute Design’s vision while thinking about what’s best for production.
• Develop the sample garment accurately using proper machinery and tools. Discuss sewing problems with the design team and devise creative solutions to achieve the vision.
• Adjust and correct patterns at half mock up stage.
• Protect brand integrity through fit continuity including development and utilization of blocks and standards.
• Maintain daily communication with Designers to ensure product stays on schedule.
• Conduct quality assessments and inspections throughout the development process to maintain high standards of fit, construction, and durability.
• Maintain accurate records of patterns, technical specifications, fit comments, and sample revisions.

Skills

pattern making

garment construction

communication skills

time management

organizational skills

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Job description

Role Summary

Free People Collection Tops design team is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Creative Technical Designer to join their team. This position would collaborate with the entire Collection Tops team across Cut & Sew Knits, Wovens and Heavy Knits categories. This position would support the development throughout the product’s life cycle with a focus on early developments and late add creative mocks and would be reporting into the Collection Tops Design Manager.

As a member of this team, you will be supporting the Collection tops Design team in working closely together on creating new ideas, mocking, sewing and supporting new style ideas that would be used for both design presentations and bulk prototyping.

This role requires a good of interpersonal communication, creative problem solving, technical expertise and knowledge around cut & sew knits and woven fabrications.

This person should thrive in a fast-paced and multi-faceted environment as well as be a self-starter and passionate about the technical side of designing and creating new ideas.

Role Responsibilities

• Support & collaborate with the Design Team by offering technical expertise and knowledge on best ways to execute Design’s vision while thinking about what’s best for production.
• Develop the sample garment accurately using proper machinery and tools. Discuss any sewing problems with the design team and come up with creative solves to achieve design’s vision
• Adjust and correct patterns accordingly based on any questions at half mock up stage
• Protect brand integrity through fit continuity including development and utilization of blocks and understand the Collection category’s standards.
• Maintain daily communication and interaction with Designers to ensure product stays on schedule.
• Conduct quality assessments and inspections throughout the development process to maintain high standards of fit, construction, and durability.
• Maintain accurate records of patterns, technical specifications, fit comments, and sample revisions.

Role Qualifications

Requirements:

• Exceptional eye to identify fit issues & recommend solutions and always keeping in mind original design’s vision.
• Must possess knowledge of pattern making & garment construction. Strong comprehension of measurements, dimensions, clothing construction and fit for all silhouettes (ie, knits and wovens)
• Understanding of raw materials and technicalities related to each fabrication.
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or proof of understanding construction and patternmaking
• Must have good time management, organizational skills, excellent verbal & written communication skills and sense of urgency.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-9 years of previous technical Design industry experience or related experience within a fashion environment. In depth sewing experience required
• Ability to quickly sew and produce a sample not only from a paper pattern but also from a design sketch
• Knowledge of Pattern making and sewing construction is a must
• High level of workmanship, attention to detail, with sense of urgency and sensitive to deadlines
• Strong communication skills to liaison with manager and designers

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

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