Urban Outfitters Designer - Hardlines

Urban Outfitters Home is looking for a Designer of Hard Goods. The Hard Goods Designer is responsible for creating and executing the private label design development for all product classes relating to hard goods. This includes Decorative Accessories, Kitchen and Scent. This position requires a highly motivated and experienced problem solver who is able to see the process from conception through final sample. They must be able to react quickly and multitask, keep current on design and brand appropriate trends, as well as partner and collaborate with other designers, buyers and production.

• Create innovative and brand appropriate design solutions for all facets of Hard Goods.
• Complete detailed design briefs for all new product development.
• Present design solutions to the Design and Buying Teams
• Respond to critique and direction with an open mind.
• Manage and complete line plan requirements from Buyers on a seasonal basis.
• Quickly develop chase product closer to seasonal trends and needs.
• Work closely with Buyers to develop a cohesive product assortment that both fulfill business needs, as well as pushing the envelope with new product development.
• Attend follow-up meetings for all products and manage workload accordingly.
• Regular communication between Buyers, Design Coordinator and Production team.
• Research globally and domestically for new materials, processes and fabrications.
• Keep current on Department, UO Brand and companywide initiatives.
• Research and present to Design Director new product and trend ideas for each season.
• Prep and present overall concepts with Design team to Buying and Production teams each season.
• Travel to factories for development and execution of programs domestic and overseas.

• Technical knowledge of home hard goods product
• Knowledge of construction details, manufacturing processes and material specifications.
• Ability to construct models (both full and small scale), as well as working prototypes.
• Ability to create detailed product specifications to be sent to vendors for manufacture.
• Strong Computer skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Solidworks, Keyshot and AI.
• 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.
• Organization skills, this job requires multi tasking on many levels.
• Education Requirements Degree in Product, Industrial, Furniture or Fine Art Design preferred.
• Experience Requirements 4-6 Years working in the design industry.
• A proficient understanding of CAD drawings and programs such as SolidWorks and Key shot.

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.