Urban Outfitters Director of Styling

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Director of Styling who is a senior trend leader responsible for defining the visual identity across both Men’s and Women’s divisions for DTC and retail platforms. This role oversees the end-to-end styling strategy, ensuring a cohesive brand voice while managing high-volume studio operations and high-impact creative projects. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of stylists to deliver trend-forward imagery that resonates with the customer and meets commercial goals.

Requirements

10+ years of professional styling experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior management role.
Proven track record as a Lead Stylist in a high-volume e-commerce environment and a robust portfolio of high-end editorial work.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Arts, Design, Merchandising, or a related field.
Ability to travel as required for location shoots or brand initiatives.
Deep understanding of both Men’s and Women’s fashion markets.
Ability to work effectively alongside Casting, Photography/Art Direction, Studio Operations, and Merchandising departments.
A supportive management style focused on fostering a creative and effective team environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Figma is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Set the seasonal styling direction, pairings, and "big idea" concepts for both Men’s and Women’s categories.
Translate global trends from runways, social media, and influencer culture into actionable styling strategies for e-commerce and editorial sets.
Compile and present comprehensive seasonal and reactionary trend decks to executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
Oversee both e-commerce and editorial messaging processes to ensure a consistent tone across all digital touchpoints.
Direct a full-time and freelance styling roster, providing mentorship, training, and professional growth opportunities.
Partner with Studio Operations, Art Direction, and Production teams to manage complex weekly studio schedules and resource allocation.
Oversee the weekly handoff process with buyers to review product, discuss key items, and ensure styling bays are stocked with trend-forward merchandise.
Ensure the studio maintains high efficiency, meeting shot count goals and minimizing carryover while maintaining sample flow organization.
Review completed outfits daily, providing expert feedback to stylists to ensure detailing and quality meet brand standards.
Create and distribute high-level mood boards for upcoming sets to align the studio team and external partners.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Casting, Merchandising, and Photo to select and assign models that best represent the seasonal direction.