Urban Outfitters Part-Time Men's Fit Model

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Generous employee discounts

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A major fashion retailer in Philadelphia is seeking a Male Fit Model to assist the Production & Sourcing teams. This role involves providing feedback on garment fit while maintaining specific body measurements. Candidates must possess good interpersonal skills and be available for fittings, which occur weekly. URBN offers various employee benefits, including medical coverage and generous discounts.

Qualifications

• Must maintain standard URBN body measurements.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be available for scheduled fittings.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback on garment fit and construction.
• Wear-test garments and maintain a groomed appearance.
• Stand for extended periods during fittings.
• Wear-test garments on request.
• Collaborate with design and technical teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Stamina standing

Reliability

On-the-job training

Job description

Overview

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Male Fit Model to support our Production & Sourcing teams with the design and technical design of garments. This role is used by a fashion designer or clothing manufacturer to check the fit, drape and visual appearance of a design on a human being; thus, they effectively act as a live mannequin. A person is selected to work as a fit model primarily on criteria matching the desired proportion and measurement specifications of the designer or manufacturer. These specifications generally consist of height, bust-waist-hip circumference, arm and inseam length, shoulder width, and a myriad of other measurements as indicated by the garment type.

Please note this is not a fashion model or print model position.

Responsibilities

• Provide useful and concise feedback on garment fit, feel, and construction to Technical Designers, etc.
• Maintain standard URBN body measurements and stay within given tolerances (ranging from +/- 1/4" to ½”).
• Have good interpersonal skills and work well with others in a team environment.
• Remain fit and healthy and maintain a groomed appearance.
• Stand for extended periods of time in fittings.
• Work under pressure and for long hours when required.
• Be flexible, dependable, reliable, hardworking and capable of taking direction.
• Wear-test garments upon request.
• No experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• Must be available every Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Seasonal bulk fits usually take place on two half-days every other month.
• Special fit projects may be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

Required Measurements: Men's Size Medium

• Across Shoulders: 18”
• Chest: 38 1/2”
• Waist: 32”
• Hip at fullest point: 38"
• Sleeve Length (Neck to Wrist): 33 7/8”
• Thigh: 22" (1” below crotch)
• Height: 5'10 1/2” to 5’11”

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive perks and 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

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.