Creative Technical Designer: Fashion Prototyping & Fit

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a passionate Creative Technical Designer for the Free People Collection Tops team. You will collaborate across Cut & Sew Knits, Wovens and Heavy Knits, supporting development from early concepts to final mocks and bulk prototyping.

The role requires strong interpersonal communication, creative problem solving, and technical know-how in knits and wovens, thriving in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter focusing on technical design details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or proof of understanding construction and patternmaking.
• 5-9 years of technical design experience in a fashion environment; sewing experience.
• Knowledge of pattern making and sewing construction for knits and wovens.
• Excellent communication skills, time management and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Support design team with technical expertise to execute vision for production.
• Develop samples using proper machinery and tools; discuss sewing issues and solve.
• Adjust patterns at half mock up stage; ensure fit and construction standards.
• Protect brand integrity through fit continuity and use of blocks for collection standards.
• Maintain daily communication with Designers to keep product on schedule.
• Conduct quality assessments to ensure fit, construction and durability.
• Maintain records of patterns, specs, fit comments and revisions.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Measurements

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Job description

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a passionate Creative Technical Designer for the Free People Collection Tops team. You will collaborate across Cut & Sew Knits, Wovens and Heavy Knits, supporting development from early concepts to final mocks and bulk prototyping.

The role requires strong interpersonal communication, creative problem solving, and technical know-how in knits and wovens, thriving in a fast-paced environment as a self-starter focusing on technical design details.