URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Print Designer

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • The Print Designer is responsible for creating brand’s seasonal print, pattern and original artworks for our Women's Apparel Product.
  • Collaborate closely with the Design Director to execute the seasonal textile vision.
  • Be actively involved in the seasonal trend process, providing structured insights and supporting the Design Director to ensure the vision is realized.
  • Work with design and buying teams to develop prints, surface designs and embroideries for retail and wholesale divisions.
  • Participate actively in design flow meetings.
  • Use traditional drawing, painting, and other artistic techniques, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and AI, to create artwork, layouts, and colorways that are on-brand and trend-appropriate.
  • Develop seasonal print and surface design mood boards that reflect trends for collection, balancing customer-forward innovation with volume needs.
  • Stay current with fashion trends related to print and color, incorporating them into designs while ensuring they remain fresh and brand-appropriate.
  • Maintain organized file folders with established saving and naming conventions to facilitate easy access for teammates.
  • Develop print layouts and provide colorways, collaborating with the color team to align with specific palettes.
  • Work with product development and technical designers to set up engineered prints.
  • Generate CADs to communicate print placement on garments and create technical packages for artwork to be sent to vendors and factories.
  • Keep the office and workspace organized and tidy.
  • Partner closely with the Senior Director, Trend Concept Lead, Print Design Lead, and design, buying, and merchandising teams to ensure alignment on seasonal direction.
  • Support pre-development planning, digital yardage requests, and preparation of cross-functional tools.
  • Present trend direction and seasonal concepts clearly and confidently to leadership and key partners.
  • Triage and communicate updates, challenges, and solutions promptly and effectively.
  • Support budget adherence and resource allocation for Print & Color initiatives.
  • Maintain outstanding organization and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Champion continuous improvements that streamline workflow, enhance quality, and strengthen overall creative output.
  • Anticipate needs, solve problems with agility, and consistently deliver high-caliber results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of Print Design experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of color theory, print/pattern development, and print production processes.
  • Advanced design and visual storytelling skills.
  • High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
  • Openness to and experience with AI-assisted creative tools and innovation-driven workflows.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
  • Proven ability to coach, develop, and guide team members.
  • Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to stay culturally connected and apply trend insights in meaningful, brand-right ways.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • PTO
  • generous employee discounts
  • retirement savings

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Print DesignPattern DevelopmentColor TheoryVisual StorytellingPrint Production ProcessesArtwork CreationTechnical PackagesCAD GenerationSurface DesignEmbroideries
Soft skills
CommunicationPresentationCollaborationCoachingOrganizationMultitaskingAdaptabilityProblem SolvingTrend Insight ApplicationAgility
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion DesignBachelor’s Degree in Textile Design