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

Creative Tech Designer

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

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Partner with the Creative Technical Director and design team to translate creative concepts into refined first prototypes and development samples across FPM product.
  • Draft, modify, and finalize patterns and muslins, applying advanced flat pattern and draping techniques
  • Build and iterate on samples across a range of woven fabrics and structures—including performance bras + leggings, hilke and run shorts, pants, tees, stretch knit and woven styles for studio and performance outerwear.
  • Collaborate with pattern makers and technical designers to troubleshoot fit, construction, or fabrication issues throughout the development process
  • Provide thoughtful, detail-oriented workmanship in all phases of sample construction, from cut to sewing finish
  • Review and interpret tech packs and pattern cards, offering feedback and improvements where needed
  • Support technical communication, and production hand-offs to ensure design integrity and feasibility
  • Ensure consistency, precision, and brand alignment across all constructed samples

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of professional experience in garment construction, sample making, and pattern development, ideally in performance clothing.
  • Advanced understanding of flat pattern making and draping techniques
  • Proven ability to sew high-quality samples independently from a paper pattern
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, design-driven apparel environment
  • Familiarity with technical specification sheets (tech packs), construction terminology, and garment standards
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
  • Ability to work across a range of fabrics and tailoring techniques, with attention to fit, detail, and finish
  • Proficient in using industrial sewing machines and garment construction equipment
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • PTO
  • generous employee discounts
  • retirement savings and much more!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
garment constructionsample makingpattern developmentflat pattern makingdraping techniquessewing high-quality samplestechnical specification sheetsconstruction terminologyattention to fittailoring techniques
Soft skills
strong communication skillscollaborative mindsetdetail-oriented workmanship