Soft Wovens Associate Designer - Private Label Innovation

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings options

Job summary

URBN is seeking an Associate Designer for the Soft Wovens team in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves facilitating the development of private label products, collaborating with Designers, and managing design projects. Responsibilities include managing development packages and participating in fittings.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of fabric and trims, and the ability to forecast trends. URBN offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to business objectives with innovative design solutions.
• Expertise in sketching or communicating design ideas via computer programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes for knit and woven apparel.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal development calendar with Designer and Director of Sourcing.
• Manage technical sketches and communicate details to Technical Design.
• Participate in weekly Design Flow Meetings and follow up on issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Creative design solutions

Technical knowledge of apparel construction

Knowledge of fabric and trims

Trend forecasting ability

Sketching and design communication

Job description

URBN is seeking an Associate Designer for the Soft Wovens team in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves facilitating the development of private label products, collaborating with Designers, and managing design projects. Responsibilities include managing development packages and participating in fittings.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of fabric and trims, and the ability to forecast trends. URBN offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous employee discounts.