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Urban Outfitters Senior Designer – Women’s Apparel Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Urban Outfitters
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Role Summary:
Urban Outfitters is seeking a Senior Designer to work collaboratively with the Design Director to actively design, create and execute the vision of the brand. The Senior Design has a firm understanding Urban Outfitters’ brand DNA and brings a strong point of view while leading, mentoring and inspiring team members and/or direct reports.
Role Responsibilities:
Design / Production
Maintains and organized design space (samples, files, visual CADs, etc.) so that information is readily accessible to teammates
Monitors BOMS to confirm product information is complete, accurate, and handed off to PD team and vendors on time for prototypes and sample creation
Works with in-house sample room to drape desired shape + draft pattern to send overseas or develop in-house
Reviews all incoming samples to present at Finalizations meetings; making sure submits are matching to standard
Effectively manages up
Has the ability to self-direct and problem solve, models responsibility and accountability
Communicates effectively, seeks out other opinions, responds well/listens effectively to other’s ideas and suggestions
Presents ideas in a compelling manner with clear focus and decision making
Respectful and maintains positive, productive cross-functional relationships
Establishes high performance expectations for themselves and sets examples through own behavior
Collaborates with their manger on setting individual goals and ensures alignment with overall business objectives
Demonstrates curiosity and asks questions to probe for clarity. Asks/suggests rather than waiting to be told
Drive
Develop, demonstrate, and maintain a strong knowledge of trends, target market demands, customer, brand objectives and design aesthetic
Takes ownership of entire design process from initial inspiration to final sample and is fully responsible for entire product life-cycle including trend research, inspiration, sketches, mocks, garment specs, special details and fit
Self-starter who eagerly and proactively takes the initiative to gather information to get the job done
Creates and executes the vision of the Concept and Executive Design Director, ensuring that product is consistent with market trends in apparel, while maintaining the UO brand hand and business strategy
Teamwork
Understand the dynamics of effective teamwork in order to attain higher levels of performance
Reviews issues and solutions with Design Director and collaborates with cross-functional partners in Buying, Product Development, and Production on a daily basis
Regularly solicits input/perspective from teammates, as well as direct reports
Collaborates with Print + Color team to ensure prints and pattern are balanced and look integrated across various silhouettes
Partners with Fabric team on seasonal raw material development
Demonstrates curiosity and asks questions to probe for clarity
Displays the ability to take direction from Senior Designer + Director
Feedback is not taken personally and POV can be defended without defensiveness, but rather in a manner that promotes collaboration
Gives feedback constructively and in-the-moment; coaches and mentors direct reports
Creates learning opportunities for Associate and Assistant designers as a way to further develop their skillset and comprehension of the design process
Leadership
Can design a large category or several smaller ca…
Title: Urban Outfitters Senior Designer – Women’s Apparel
Company: Urban Outfitters
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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