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URBN

Multi-brand fashion retail with lifestyle brands

Associate Designer - Soft Wovens

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePhiladelphia, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with partners in Buying, Production, and Design.
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
  • Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
  • Technical knowledge of knit, woven, and/or sweater apparel construction.
  • Knowledge of fabric and trims.
  • Knowledge of fabric treatments, wash techniques, and dye techniques.
  • Knowledge of knit, woven, and/or sweater manufacturing techniques and processes.
  • Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9–12 months ahead of season.
  • Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the target customer.
  • Ability to sketch or communicate design ideas using a computer program.

Responsibilities

  • Support the seasonal development calendar in partnership with the Designer and Director of Sourcing.
  • Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the Design Director or Designer.
  • Prepare development packages and participate in all related communication and follow-up in partnership with the Design Coordinator.
  • Manage development and execution of trim packages.
  • Set up spec sheets for all bodies and communicate fit and construction details to the Technical Design department.
  • Complete technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs.
  • Manage weekly fittings, with the DMM present and active in the fitting process; obtain DMM approval for major design detail changes before changing specifications.
  • Participate actively in the weekly Design Flow Meeting, take notes, and follow up on outstanding issues.
  • Support design ideation by researching elevated inspiration images.
  • Work with the Senior Designer and Assistant Director on fashion sketching and embroidery design.

About the Company

URBN

Multi-brand fashion retail with lifestyle brands

URBN operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands, including Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Nuuly, Terrain, and Vetri Family. Each brand targets different customer niches with a mix of clothing, accessories, and home goods, and some offerings extend into experiences like dining or a rental model with Nuuly. The multi-brand approach lets URBN serve a wide range of tastes under one umbrella and diversify beyond a single brand. Its goal is to build long-term value by expanding brand offerings, entering related product areas, and exploring services like rental to support a circular economy while reaching new markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Founded
2016

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