Free People Designer - Skirts

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Free People is seeking a Designer of Skirts. The Designer actively participates in concepting and designing monthly collections, sketching and sewing original ideas for key meetings, and manages an assistant to ensure that designs are technically sound and speak to the Free People customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design and 5+ Years Industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and ability to articulate the brand's DNA and aesthetic within the Free-est brand.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and inspire.
• Previous experience or knowledge of apparel construction.
• Knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via Procreate and PhotoShop.
• Ability to be on-site 3-5 days per week in Philadelphia, PA

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Ai Design programs welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

• Research, Ideate and Design monthly collections.
• Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer.
• Develop and present creative ideas and respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Effectively use Procreate and PhotoShop for the CADing of design work and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.
• Ability to drape, mock/sew and sketch.

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees