Urban Outfitters Womenswear Designer, Intimates

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 are looking for a talented designer who has a true understanding of Lingerie to join our Womenswear Design team here at UO. Leading design across Intimates, Lounge & Hosiery this role involves creating innovative, trend-driven collections for both UK and EU markets.

·       Responsible for successful design development of innovative, yet commercial product, that meets business requirements across the UK and EU, for stores and online
·       Research and identify latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges, that also compliment and drive forward existing product lines
·       Source new blocks, fabrics, prints and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season
·       Producing product which exceeds the customers’ expectations of the brand, whilst displaying an awareness of sustainability, price architecture, margins & selling prices.
·       Work with the buying and planning teams to range build and produce collections that reflect core sensibilities and emerging messages, whilst ensuring commerciality remains. An understanding of option count and ranging is essential.
·       Develop concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs including measurement specifications and clear fabric and trim references
·       Build seasonal colour palettes per category, driving innovation & newness, whilst being sympathetic to traditional lingerie tones
·       Actively seek weekly trade figures & utilizes knowledge to impact design decisions for UK & EU alike
·       Attend international development trips & departmental specific trade fairs where independent product development is key to drive the range forward
·       Whilst Urban Outfitters prides itself on its individuality and self-led trend direction, a level of knowledge and understanding of ‘high’ fashion trends, ‘underground street styles’ and wider ‘cultural movements’, must be shown and reported
·       Inspire up, down & across peers. Inspire through imagery & creative vision

• A true understanding of lingerie including technicalities, aesthetic, fit and construction is essential
• Multi product categories (Jersey & Wovens) would also be an advantage for this role
• Portfolio should be directional and aspirational whilst demonstrating an ability to interpret this ‘blue-sky’ thinking into a well-rounded, commercial range, relevant to the current marketplace
• Broad knowledge of UK & international supplier base, with experience of direct communication in regard to product development
• Precision and accuracy must be shown from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
• Strong Hand-drawing is an essential skill
• Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop skills.
• Excellent sourcing knowledge with experience working with a global supply base and be willing/open to global travel.
• A confident communicator: you must demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to manage your workload and time-pressures effectively
• Understanding of Urban Outfitters as a trend maker and leader, with the know how to take the brand to the next level.

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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.