URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 20 hours ago
Anthropologie Technical Designer Structured Woven category: Jackets, Outerwear, Pants
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expURBN is a group that includes Anthropologie, Free People, and Nuuly, and they are seeking a Woven's category specific specialist. The role involves facilitating and executing design vision by ensuring appropriate fit, quality, and construction while supporting business requirements.
ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design
Responsibilities
Build relationships/partnerships with cross functional team members, such as Design and Production
Identify efficiencies within their brand or category to support brand initiatives
Assist with seasonal trend block development
Manage work load to department initiatives
Instruct and communicate to agents/factories the appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing while adhering to Design’s concepts
Conducts live fittings with/without designers to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design’s requirements
Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues
Evaluate best/worst sellers and competitors to make improvements in technical methods and fit for upcoming seasons
Assigns base size garments measurements appropriate to each style that correlates to the three dimensional body and desired end use
Assures to use all appropriate cost cutting methods in style development
Assigns appropriate grading to all points of measure keeping the proportion accurate in relation to our predetermined sizing
Other duties as specified by management
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge in assembling a detailed technical package to communicate proper instruction to agents/factories for initial or in process style development
Knowledgeable in pattern making, garment construction, and manufacturing including factory machinery, procedures and methods within their category
Solid experience of a minimum of 3 years conducting live fittings and determining the necessary pattern changes to create the desired look and fit
Experience in assigning easily understood points of measure that will progress the style through development and secure the fit during production QC inspections
Ability to independently determine appropriate grade rules to all points of measure that correlate to each specific style and sizing
Highly organized and experienced in all phases of technical design
Prioritize effectively
Work in/with cross-functional teams
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Pro-actively approach problem solving
Decision maker
Adapt quickly to changes
Proficient in a PLM system, Adobe Illustrator
Driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency
Ability to understand and fully incorporate the brand's aesthetic
Preferred
Knowledge of CLO - 3D software preferred
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.
10001+ employees
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Chief Administrative Officer
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Founder
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