Urban Outfitters Design Assistant - Sweaters

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

81d

About The Position

Urban Outfitters is seeking a Sweaters Design Assistant to join the Women's Design Team. This role plays a key support function within the Urban Outfitters design department, collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional partners to bring the brand's creative vision to life. It blends trend awareness, technical sweater execution, and strong organizational skills-contributing to the design process from concept through sample development and final presentation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, adaptable, and fluent in design tools, while fully embodying the UO brand and values. This position is perfect for someone who is passionate about sweaters, obsessed with yarn and stitch innovation, and eager to grow both technical and creative skills in a fast-paced, trend-forward environment. You'll thrive in this role if you're a detail-oriented team player who loves knitwear construction, stitch research, and hands-on garment development-and who brings a self-starting, solution-oriented mindset to every part of the design process.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field
• Passion for sweaters, yarns, and stitch development
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• Experience or familiarity with tech pack platforms (Tradestone preferred)
• Interest in or exposure to AI tools for design (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)
• Basic garment construction skills: sewing, draping, and mocking
• Strong illustration and visualization skills for design concepts
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and collaborative in cross-functional settings
• Receptive to feedback, solution-oriented, and curious with a desire to learn and grow
• Demonstrates time management, initiative, and awareness of both design and business goals
• Alignment with the UO customer, brand aesthetic, and core values

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of seasonal presentations and internal meetings (Sketch Review, Finalization, Print & Color Day) with a focus on sweater needs
• Assist in stitch and swatch development, including organizing digital and physical libraries, tracking yarns, and experimenting with knit structures
• Create and maintain accurate tech packs and BOMs in Tradestone, updating construction details, stitch techniques, and yarn specs throughout the season
• Collaborate with sweater designers and cross-functional teams (Product Development, Fabric, Buying) to track samples, manage approvals, and ensure design intent is executed
• Help manage and organize seasonal sweaters and knit fabrics, including purging old styles through Sample Sale and Fabscrap programs
• Use basic draping, mocking, and sewing skills to visualize design ideas and explore garment construction
• Illustrate sweater silhouettes, stitch layouts, and knit textures to clearly communicate concepts and emotional direction
• Conduct ongoing trend and cultural research (retail, street style, vintage, social media) and share relevant inspiration with the team
• Support international shipments and mail-outs, ensuring timely delivery of swatches, samples, and documentation
• Maintain and update seasonal documents such as linesheets, tech packs, BOMs, and XD files

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Generous employee discounts
• Retirement savings
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees