Assistant Designer - Performance Outdoor

Role Summary

FP Movement is seeking an Assistant Designer – Performance Outdoor.  The FP Movement Assistant Designer contributes to the overall trend and direction for designs each season for Outdoor Performance Apparel Categories including run, hike & court sports. The Assistant Designer actively participates in designing seasonal collections ensuring that designs and resulting product are cohesive and appropriate for the Free People Movement.

STAND OUT NEVER STILL- FP movement is a lifestyle brand. Designed inhouse and includes high performance active wear, casual sweats and recovery styles as well as all the extras you need to stay active

We stand out in the market with details and designs inspired from street style and runways and what we call the FP twist inherited from our sister brand Free People. At FP Movement, we believe in the power of community and supporting each other. We are always #movingtogether.

Role Responsibilities

• Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching and/or mocking.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
• Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed.
• Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package.
• Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards.
• Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders.
• Support in executing original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks in preparation for key meetings.
• Proactive and willingness to perform special tasks as needed.
• Support in office organization of samples, mocking yardage, trims, fabrics, and other design tools.
• Photograph samples on model and photo edit as needed.

Role Qualifications

• Assistant Design: 1-3  Years of professional design or related industry experience preferred
• Bachelor Degree in Fashion Apparel Design, Sportswear Design or related preferred.
• Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Sewing, draping, mocking experience.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process.
• Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
• Entry level knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via computer program. Ai experience note required but is a plus!
• Ability to relocate to or current residence in or within commuting distance to Philadelphia, PA 

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & 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.