Urban Outfitters- Menswear Designer, Denim

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 that makes you want to hit the share button.  

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. 

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

Progressive — we move with the mood 
Creative — we champion limitless minds 
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

Sound like you, why not join us? 

We’re looking for a Denim Designer to join our Menswear Design team at Urban Outfitters. This role focuses on designing multiproduct denim across our apparel ranges. A technical understanding and passion for all things denim is key!

• Developing an innovative and commercial range of denim bottoms to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for stores and online.
• Designing products which exceed the Urban Outfitters customers’ expectations of the brand, whilst remaining commercial in approach.
• Designing products with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices.
• Working closely with the design team on colour palettes and trends for the coming seasons
• Working with the buying teams to define the collections and to produce them to reflect the Urban Outfitters concept whilst ensuring commerciality remains.
• Working with your buyer with exceptional sourcing skills across all needs of your product.
• Working with the technical department fitting samples to production.
• Keeping abreast of current season sales and create fast-react product in season to meet demands.
• Managing and working collaboratively with a design assistant.

• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader with the know how to take it to the next level.
• Be very detailed from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
• CAD and tech pack proficiency.
• Strong technical knowledge of washes, construction, fabric and fit.
• Proven track record of delivering in season product.
• Proven ability of managing internal relationships and communications.
• Proven track record of fitting garments to a high commercial standard.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• Need to be experienced working with a global supply base across key vendors and mills.
• A confident communicator, you will be very well organized.
• Awareness of sustainability and confidence driving this within the business; sourcing innovative fabrics and trims through to designing for longevity.
• Passion and enthusiasm for the brand with vision to support the design team to push the brand forward.

• Work-life balance:

-Flexible start and finish times

-Bring your dog to work

• Wellbeing:

-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

• Employee Discount:

-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands

• Community:

-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

• Travel:

 -Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan

• Continued Development:

-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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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.