Urban Outfitters Retail Store Design Coordinator

About Us

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. 

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:

Progressive — we move with the moodCreative — we champion limitless mindsInclusive — we open our platforms to all communitiesResponsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environmentCompassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

As Design Coordinator you will work alongside and support the Store Environment Designer, Concept and Display Teams to develop conceptual renderings, floor plans and manage the archival system for all in-store and brand enhancement projects and set-ups. The role reports into the Senior Manager – Creative Store Environment, with a dotted line to the Store Environment Designer, who will direct day-to-day workflow and priorities.

What You'll Be Doing

Seasonal Plans – Support the Store Environment Designer, concept and display teams in producing window and interior wall elevations and floor plans to be used as guides during seasonal prototypes and included in seasonal directives sent to all stores. Seasonal Display Inspiration – Actively participate in concept and inspiration meetings, contributing ideas and supporting the organization of final visual resources as they relate to seasonal concepts. New Store Opening Plans - Support the Store Environment Designer and Display Projects Lead in generating floor plans, wall elevations and perspective renderings for all new stores, and help complete presentation quality planning packs for all projects. Materials and Resources – Create and maintain library of materials and resources to support the Store Environment Designer, Concept and Display teams and New Store Openings. Special Projects – Support the team in producing plans for in-store and Home Office off cycle set-ups, with particular focus on new initiatives being implemented to enhance the Urban Outfitters experience including global expansion projects such as concessions, wholesale and franchises. Interdepartmental Partnerships - Act as a supporting point of contact for information sharing as it pertains to planning and design with Creative, Marketing, Operations and Store Design teams. File Administration – Responsible for organizing and archiving all new store and seasonal inspiration, plans and project layouts, maintaining accurate store plans and visual assets for New Stores and Seasonal Sets.

What You'll Need

Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Auto Cad, Sketch-up required. MS office (Excel) a plus.

The Perks

Work-life balance:
-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

Wellbeing:
-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount:
-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands!

Community:
-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel:
-Cycle to work scheme

-Season ticket loan

Continued Development:
-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.