Movement Assistant Designer
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Junior
About the role
- Translate new ideas for upcoming seasons and presentations by sketching, Ai and/or mocking.
- Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings.
- Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
- Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
- Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
- Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
- Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
- Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed.
- Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package.
- Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards.
- Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders.
- Support in executing original design ideas through draped & sewn mocks an Ai renderings in preparation for key meetings.
- Develop and present creative ideas that express FP Movement’s point of view in the market without being too obscure.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design or related field preferred.
- 1-3 Years of related industry experience.
- Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop), Ai is a plus but not required.
- Sewing, draping, mocking experience.
- Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.
- Strong understanding of the FP Movement aesthetic, customer and brand identity.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- generous employee discounts
- retirement savings and much more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sketchingmockingsewingdrapingtechnical sketchesspec sheetsdesign developmenttrim packagesartwork packagesdevelopment packages
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationnote-takingfollow-upcreativitypresentation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Apparel Design