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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 1 day ago

Urban Outfitters Design Director - Dresses

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Urban Outfitters is a cultural movement and a destination for creative expression and trend-defining fashion. They are seeking a visionary Design Director to lead seasonal concepting and assortment strategy for key apparel categories, guiding a team of designers to create commercially powerful collections while balancing innovation with business acumen.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own the seasonal design vision, translating macro trends into key items and outfitting stories

Drive raw material innovation across core and seasonal categories—fabric, wash, trim, stitch, and embellishment

Collaborate with other Design Directors to ensure cross-category cohesion and outfitting synergy

Elevate brand identity through thoughtful branding and storytelling across the assortment

Guide designers in developing styles that reflect seasonal concepts and meet business needs

Partner with Product Development and R&D to align raw material vision with cost and quality goals

Collaborate with Print + Color teams to ensure balanced, integrated print stories

Conduct competitive shopping and trend analysis to inform design direction

Inspire, mentor, and coach a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability

Provide clear, constructive feedback and create growth opportunities for junior talent

Partner with the Senior Director to align team efforts with brand and business objectives

Work closely with Buying, Planning, Production, and Marketing to ensure alignment and execution

Communicate progress and resolve development issues in partnership with cross-functional teams

Lead seasonal presentation set-ups and ensure readiness for key milestones

Analyze weekly performance metrics to inform design decisions and identify white space opportunities

Present seasonal concepts and assortments to leadership with clarity and strategic insight

Manage team budgets and ensure alignment with financial goals

Adhere to master calendar deadlines and drive process efficiency

Qualification

Design leadership experienceApparel construction knowledgeFabric development expertiseAdobe Creative SuiteAI tools for ideationTrend analysisTalent developmentExecution excellenceCollaborationCustomer focus

Required

10–12+ years of design and leadership experience in fashion/apparel

Deep understanding of youth culture, fashion trends, and the Urban Outfitters customer

Expert-level knowledge of apparel construction, fabric development, and manufacturing processes

Strong hand and digital sketching ability; Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with AI tools for creative ideation and presentation (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)

Familiarity with Treadstone and BOM systems

Highly organized, adaptable, and solution-oriented

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Much more

Company

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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