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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 3 months ago

Urban Outfitters Senior Designer - Womens

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

URBN is a creative leader in the fashion industry, and they are seeking a Senior Designer for their Womens line. This role involves translating seasonal concepts into high-quality products while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior designers.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Partner with PD/R&D to execute raw materials vision in alignment with cost matrix

Collaborate with Print + Color team to ensure balanced, integrated prints and patterns across silhouettes

Oversee and execute presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings (Sketch Review, Finalization, Print + Color Day, fits, weekly design meetings)

Drive execution of individual styles and overall brand collections, ensuring balance, quality, and margin alignment

Analyze weekly Velo metrics to understand business performance and inform design decisions

Align with Buying partners on white space opportunities and real-time business reactions

Approve and provide feedback on all aspects of sample development prior to finalization

Independently conduct set-ups and fittings

Manage design calendar effectively, anticipating and resolving challenges in a timely manner

Lead, mentor, and coach Associate and Assistant Designers; set goals and provide in-the-moment feedback

Foster a collaborative, creative, and positive team environment while promoting the UO brand values

Collaborate daily with cross-functional partners (Buying, Product Development, Print + Color, Production)

Maintain strong communication and presentation skills for effective cross-functional alignment

Visualize and oversee the total design process, identifying and implementing process improvements

Qualification

Design management experienceAdobe Creative SuiteFabric development knowledgeDigital sketching abilityAI prompting experienceCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving ability

Required

Minimum 7+ years of management experience in design

Strong hand and digital sketching ability

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to independently conduct set-ups and fittings

Strong communication and analytical skills for effective cross-functional collaboration

Highly organized, with the ability to anticipate change and problem-solve

Deep understanding of fabric development, raw material trends, and assortment road mapping

Strong knowledge of relevant fashion trends, customer behavior, and brand vision

Ability to balance creativity with business acumen, margin parameters, and process efficiencies

Demonstrated leadership skills: mentoring, feedback, coaching, and team development

Preferred

Experience with AI prompting and generating for creative/presentation purposes (e.g., MidJourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)

Knowledge of Treadstone and BOM maintenance

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

And 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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