Urban Outfitters Womenswear Junior Designer, Dresses

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 Junior Designer to join our Womenswear Design team at Urban Outfitters. You will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of our Dresses range for the UK & EU market.

• Assisting in the design of the dresses range, covering both jersey & woven product
• Researching and identifying latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges, and to compliment and drive forward existing product lines
• Sourcing new fabrics, prints and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season
• Working closely with buying and merchandising teams to source, present and select commercial ranges

• Helping to develop an innovative and commercial range of fashion products to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for stores and online, designing products with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices
• Understanding the brands image, broad knowledge of trends – assisting on trend mailers, contributing to overriding seasonal concepts, colour and print boards
• Developing concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs including measurement specifications and clear fabric and trim references
• Demonstrating a passion for the product and knowledge of how trends evolve using natural creative flair
• Trend research and analysis
• Inspire up, down & across peers. Inspire through imagery & creative vision
• Assist Seniors on key item presentation decks

• Working on capsule projects
• Keeping ahead of trade, showing a strong understanding of key drivers and best sellers

• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader.
• Portfolio should be very directional and demonstrate an ability to think outside the box.
• Strong understanding of knitwear garment construction to develop samples and ranges effectively
• Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to present your ideas well, requiring a confident, can do attitude to your work.
• Strong CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop skills. capable of producing tech packs and specifications that are easy for factories to understand and specs for accurate first-time samples.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe, primarily indesign, photoshop and illustrator.  
• Capable researcher with the ability to find new and exciting imagery that fits the brand.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• Ideally had some exposure in working with a global supply base.
• An enthusiastic person who has excellent self-initiative but is also a strong team player.

• Knowledge of competitor market

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• 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

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.