Urban Outfitters Assistant Designer - Mens Knits

JOB SKILLS

• VISION
• Assists in interpretating seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities, and merchandise trends for category
• Ability to interpret trend for the UO customer and shares research and inspiration with direct reports and leads (social media, retail experience, street-style, competitive shopping and vintage exploration as it relates to the UO product)
• Brand ambassador and role model of our values
• Demonstrates a close connection to UO customer
• Works with design leads to execute creative vision in sample and presentation form

BUSINESS ACUMEN

LEADERSHIP

TEAMWORK/COLLABOARATION/CULTURAL FIT

DRIVE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up spec sheets for all bodies. Communicates fit and construction details to Technical Design department
• Actively participates, contributes, and assists Design lead in creating seasonal assortment
• Provides feedback / approves all samples and design submits
• Assist in preparing presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings such as Sketch Review, Finalization, and Print + Color day
• Executing accurate fabric, trim, and wash information in design packs and tech packs
• 1+ years of Design Experience preferred.
• Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design or related area of study strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of relevant fashion trends, customer behavior, and brand vision.
• Ability to balance creativity with business acumen, margin parameters, and process efficiencies.
• Strong hand and digital sketching ability
• Ability to independently conduct set-ups and fittings
• Adobe suite proficient
• Microsoft Office suite proficient
• AI prompting and generating for creative and presentation purpose (MJ, PromeAi, and ChatGPT)
• Treadstone and BOM maintenance
• Maintain organized and up to date line sheet and assortment tools at all time
• Highly organized with capacity to anticipate change
• 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
• 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.