Temp Design Coordinator, Knitwear & Collections

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking a Temporary Design Coordinator to support the Design Team across Collection Sweaters and We The Free Sweaters. This role includes administrative duties in the development and execution of brand products, with close collaboration to Designers, PD teams and Buyers.

You will handle tech packs, BOM updates, SKUs, and packaging tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-through in a fast-paced environment at URBN. On-site, five days a week in Philadelphia, PA.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated team player.
• Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication with designers, buyers and PD teams.
• Excellent relationship-building and prioritization as needs shift.
• Knowledge of design tools (PLM, Figma, generative AI) is a plus.
• Entry-level knowledge of apparel construction.
• Entry-level knowledge of design processes.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support design teams across Collection Sweaters and We The Free Sweaters with admin duties.
• Create and update tech packs, including style numbers and details.
• Input sketches, design packs and trims to BOM after design review.
• Maintain starter pages with accurate labels for categories.
• Coordinate with PD on status of styles to ensure on-time development.
• Prepare development packages and communicate with vendors.
• Track shipments for Sweaters category.
• Review incoming garments with designers to ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Update bulk approvals in Tradestone with production and design teams.
• Assist in sample prep for monthly sketch and sample reviews.
• Propose new processes or tools to improve deadlines.
• Perform special tasks as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Communication skills

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Relationship building

Design tools knowledge

Apparel construction knowledge

Design process knowledge

Clear communication

Tools

PLM

Figma

Generative AI Assistants (Gemini, Claude)

Job description

Free People is seeking a Temporary Design Coordinator to support the Design Team across Collection Sweaters and We The Free Sweaters. This role includes administrative duties in the development and execution of brand products, with close collaboration to Designers, PD teams and Buyers.

You will handle tech packs, BOM updates, SKUs, and packaging tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-through in a fast-paced environment at URBN. On-site, five days a week in Philadelphia, PA.