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Job Title

Free People, Design Assistant – Denim

Reports To

Designer

Overview

The Free People Design Assistant's primary responsibility is to facilitate the development process of private-label product for Free People Denim category. This role works in support of the Designer to design and source product appropriate to the Free People target customer.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Prepare development packages and participate in all communication and follow up related to each package in partnership with the Design Coordinator and Product Development Team.
• Create technical set-up sheets, including technical flat sketches, for each style and import each style into Tradestone system.
• Communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design department.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly crossfuntional meetings. Take notes and follow up on all outstanding issues.
• Attend product fittings and take notes on changes to share with team and update sketches as appropriate.
• As able and needed, sew and mock design product for design presentations.
• Create digital CADs for designed presentation using Adobe Suite.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the desire and ability to effectively collaborate with your team and cross functional partners
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
• Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Free People target customer
• Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas by hand sketching and via computer programs: Procreate, Adobe Suite etc.
• Ability or interest in learning how to pattern garments, hand sew, work with 3D software (CLO) and/or emerging AI programs to generate unique designed product concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and ability to speak to the brand’s handwriting and DNA.
• Entry level technical knowledge of woven and/or denim apparel construction
• Some working knowledge of fabrics, trims and fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Understanding of or some previous exposure to manufacturing techniques and processes
• Desire and ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season
• Ability to clearly communicating both verbally and in written form internally and with external partners

Education

Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design preferred

Location

Philadelphia

Travel

Some

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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Urban Outfitters, Inc. 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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 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.

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