Urban Outfitters Temporary Associate Designer - Home

Urban Outfitters is looking for a temporary associate designer responsible for creating and executing the private label design development for all product classes.

The Associate Designer is responsible for creating and executing the private label design development for all product classes to support the overall design team for each season.

• Create innovative and brand appropriate design solutions for all facets of brand specific to home product.
• Ability to hand paint for different sensibilities.
• Complete detailed design briefs for all new product development, to be sent to vendors for production
• Present design solutions to the Design and Buying Teams.
• Respond to critique and direction with an open mind.
• Work closely with team leads to develop a cohesive product assortment that both fulfill business needs, as well as pushing the envelope with new product development.
• Quickly develop chase product closer to seasonal trends and needs.
• Attend follow-up meetings for all products and manage workload accordingly.
• Regular communication between Buyers, Design Coordinator and Production team.
• Keep current on Department, UO Brand and companywide initiatives.
• Research and present to team leads new product and trend ideas for each season.
• Assist in the concepts with Design team, to be presented to the Buying and Production teams each season preparation of overall.

• Strong Computer skills:  Photoshop, Illustrator.  CAD programs a plus.
• Must have Hand painting skills and versatile hand for different lifestyles.
• Understanding of artwork repeats and color separation.
• Technical knowledge of all home textile products, including construction details & material specifications. Knowledge of textile embellishments, embroidery, stitch details and manipulation techniques.
• Ability to create detailed product specifications to be sent to vendors for manufacture.
• Outstanding taste level and sense of home and overall design trends.
• Ability to work within a team to create the best product that is focused on our customer.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative and innovative design solutions.
• Ability to successfully manage workload efficiently.
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and materials.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Design, Buying and Production teams.
• Strong organizational skills, as this job requires multi-tasking on many levels.

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.