Assistant Technical Designer

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

Assistant Technical Designer supporting the Intimates team at Free People. Bridging technical precision and creative intuition for garment fit and construction.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Creative Tech Designer & collaborate with the Design Team
Build relationships/partnerships with cross functional team members
Support weekly fit sessions on live models
Build detailed tech packs, evaluate samples, and approve Pre-Production (PP) samples
Adjust and correct patterns based on fit sessions using CLO or Optitex
Maintain fit protocol and continuity through the development stages
Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1-3 years of professional technical design experience (Intimates, Swim, or Bodywear preferred)
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High-level communication and problem-solving skills
Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel
Deep knowledge of pattern making, garment construction, and fit
Proven track record of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO
generous employee discounts
retirement savings

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical designpattern makinggarment constructionfit evaluationtech packssample approvalproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationrelationship buildingorganizational skillstime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion DesignBachelor’s Degree in Technical Design