Menswear Assistant Designer

About Us:

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? 

Role Summary:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Designer to join our Menswear Design team at Urban Outfitters!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting in design development.
• Researching and identifying latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges, and to compliment and drive forward existing product lines.
• Sourcing new fabrics and trims, identifying key washes and techniques in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season.
• Support the development of an innovative and commercial range of fashion products to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for both stores and online.  Designing products with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices.
• Working closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to source, present and select commercial ranges.
• Understanding the brands image, broad knowledge of trends – assisting on trend mailers, contributing to overriding seasonal concepts, colour and wash boards.
• Keeping ahead of trade, developing an understanding of key drivers and best sellers.
• Assisting Seniors on key item presentation decks.
• Developing concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs including measurement specifications and clear fabric and trim references
• Trend research and analysis.
• Inspire up, down and across peers. Inspire through imagery & creative vision
• Demonstrating a passion for the product and knowledge of how trends evolve using natural creative flair.

What You'll Need:

• A Menswear design background & technical knowledge is essential! Along with working across multi-product areas.
• Portfolio should be very directional and demonstrate an ability to think outside the box.
• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader, with the know-how to take it to the next level.
• A strong attention to detail from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
• Proven track record of delivering in season product, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

The Perks:

• 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

Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.