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About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Designer to join our Menswear Design team at Urban Outfitters, contributing to the development of innovative and commercial fashion products.

Responsibilities

Assist in design development.
Research and identify key trends to inspire and develop new ranges.
Source new fabrics and trims, identifying key washes and techniques.
Support the development of an innovative and commercial range of fashion products.
Design products with an awareness of price architecture, margins, and selling prices.
Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to source, present, and select commercial ranges.
Understand the brand's image and trends, assisting on trend mailers and contributing to seasonal concepts.
Keep ahead of trade, developing an understanding of key drivers and best sellers.
Assist Seniors on key item presentation decks.
Develop concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs.
Conduct trend research and analysis.
Inspire peers through imagery and creative vision.
Demonstrate a passion for the product and knowledge of how trends evolve.

Requirements

A Menswear design background and technical knowledge is essential.
Experience working across multi-product areas.
Portfolio should be very directional and demonstrate an ability to think outside the box.
Understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader.
Strong attention to detail from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
Proven track record of delivering in-season product.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop and InDesign skills.
Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

Skills

CAD
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Trend Research
Trend Analysis
Communication

Location

Brick Lane

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Assistant Designer

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times
Bring your dog to work
Employees Assistance program
Fully equipped free gym
On-site wellness room
50% discount of external gym memberships
Private Medical Insurance
Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands
One paid day to volunteer or fundraise
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Structured support within the business
Continued learning and development

About the Company

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core.
50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware.
We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future.
The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else.
At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.
Our values: Progressive, Creative, Inclusive, Responsible, Compassionate.

Equal Opportunity

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability.
We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.