Free People Designer -Denim

Free People • Philadelphia, PA

111d

About The Position

Free People is seeking a Denim Designer who will play a key role in supporting the design process from initial concept through final production. This role will work closely with the Assistant Design Director and Senior Director to help bring our collections to life. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about design and eager to contribute to the ongoing development of Free People’s denim business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Apparel Design preferred.
• 5+ Years of experience in Denim, Woven or related category apparel design preferred.
• Strong sense and understanding of Fashion Trends and how they could translate to the Free People customer.
• Excellent technical, hand sketching and CAD skills in Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator.
• Fabric/Wash knowledge as it relates to denim.
• Ability to sew and pattern if needed.
• Knowledge of garment construction is key.
• Strong sense of organizational skills and passion for a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to function independently as well as in a team-based environment.
• Great attention to detail and understanding of the sense of urgency and deadline.
• Upbeat, positive attitude, great team player, and ability to be flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work on-site in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer.
• Collaborate, brainstorm, and present monthly trend direction and ideas for your category alongside the Assistant Design Director.
• Contribute to the design process including sketching new ideas with the help of Procreate or/and Adobe Illustrator programs.
• Research new trends and ideas as well as utilize AI platforms to increase creative research.
• Complete technical sketches for weekly design packages and manage all sketch updates for all designs.
• Complete BOMs on a weekly basis.
• Manage development and execution of all design development packages and participate in all follow-up communication of all design packages related to each style in partnership with the Design Coordinator & Product Development team.
• Communicate fit and construction details to cross-functional partners by managing weekly fit notes recap.
• Alert Design Coordinator & Product Development team of any major changes made during fit and facilitate follow-up conversations when needed.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings, take notes, and follow up on all outstanding issues upon aligning with the manager.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, constantly pushing new ideas and concepts, and adapt to new business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Generous employee discounts
• Retirement savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees