Creative Technical Designer for Sample Development & Pattern

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN's FP Movement team in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Creative Technical Designer to join our in-house sample development group. The role focuses on pattern making, garment construction, and hands-on sample development to elevate craftsmanship and technical excellence.

You will collaborate with the Creative Technical Director, designers, and sewers to bring product concepts to life while ensuring fit, finish, and feasibility across performance wear and studio pieces.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in garment construction, sample making, and pattern development, ideally in performance clothing.
• Advanced understanding of flat pattern making and draping techniques
• Proven ability to sew high-quality samples independently from a paper pattern
• Experience working in a fast-paced, design-driven apparel environment
• Familiarity with technical specification sheets (tech packs), construction terminology, and garment standards
• Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
• Ability to work across a range of fabrics and tailoring techniques, with attention to fit, detail, and finish
• Proficient in using industrial sewing machines and garment construction equipment

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Creative Technical Director and design team to translate creative concepts into refined first prototypes and development samples across FPM product.
• Draft, modify, and finalize patterns and muslins, applying advanced flat pattern and draping techniques
• Build and iterate on samples across a range of woven fabrics and structures—including performance bras + leggings, hilke and run shorts, pants, tees, stretch knit and woven styles for studio and performance outerwear.
• Collaborate with pattern makers and technical designers to troubleshoot fit, construction, or fabrication issues throughout the development process
• Provide thoughtful, detail-oriented workmanship in all phases of sample construction, from cut to sewing finish
• Review and interpret tech packs and pattern cards, offering feedback and improvements where needed
• Support technical communication, and production hand-offs to ensure design integrity and feasibility
• Ensure consistency, precision, and brand alignment across all constructed samples

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Flat pattern

Sewing

Technical specs

Communication

Fabric knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

URBN's FP Movement team in Philadelphia is seeking an Associate Creative Technical Designer to join our in-house sample development group. The role focuses on pattern making, garment construction, and hands-on sample development to elevate craftsmanship and technical excellence.

You will collaborate with the Creative Technical Director, designers, and sewers to bring product concepts to life while ensuring fit, finish, and feasibility across performance wear and studio pieces.