Associate Creative Director – Mens

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

Associate Creative Director for Urban Outfitters leading men's fashion design and brand evolution. Responsible for creative direction and team mentorship in a dynamic retail environment.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Master Filter: Synthesize global research, subcultures, and street style into high-conviction seasonal themes.
Act as the "Editor-in-Chief" of Men’s trend, ensuring the team is inspired by a focused, authoritative viewpoint.
Constantly push the brand’s boundaries.
You are responsible for evolving the UO aesthetic, ensuring we remain relevant while consistently surprising our global community.
Maintain a borderline-obsessive understanding of the UO Men’s muse.
Translate their digital and physical lifestyle into a cohesive, 360-degree product vision.
Maintain a consistent physical presence at the home office to collaborate directly with top executives.
Lead and develop a high-performing design team.
Foster a proactive, "we-focused" environment.
Oversee the transition from seasonal concept to physical product.
Ensure that the foundational "Why" of the season is reflected in every silhouette, fabric choice, and wash.
Bring a strong personal design handwriting to the table.
Oversee the team’s visual output—including AI (Midjourney) and CAD visualizations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in fashion design and creative direction, specifically within the streetwear, youth culture, or contemporary Men’s market.
3–5 years in a formal people management role, with a proven track record of elevating and inspiring a design team.
Executive Influence: A proven ability to influence stakeholders in an on-site, collaborative setting.
Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Advanced experience using AI tools (Midjourney) and 3D design (CLO3D) to rapidly prototype and present concepts.
Commercial Grit: A deep understanding of garment construction, technical specification writing, and the "Critical Path" of a global retail calendar.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO
generous employee discounts
retirement savings and much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

fashion designcreative directiongarment constructiontechnical specification writing3D designprototypingvisualization

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcollaborationinfluencecreativityproactivity