Urban Outfitters Color Designer

Urban Outfitters is seeking a Temporary Print Designer who will bring creativity and originality to every collection through thoughtful, trend-driven print and pattern design. This role is all about helping bring our seasonal stories to life—through research, concept development, and hands-on collaboration with our Design, Buying, and Concept teams. From vintage-inspired florals to bold graphic statements, you’ll create artwork that feels fresh, intentional, and distinctly UO. You see the world through color, texture, and pattern—and you know how to translate that vision into prints that resonate with our customer.

At Urban Outfitters, we believe in creativity, culture, and community. You’ll be part of a team that values individuality and innovation, with plenty of room to grow, explore, and make your mark. Whether you're mixing dyes in the lab or curating a seasonal palette, your work will help shape the visual language of our brand.

Trend Spotting & Creative Direction
• Dive into seasonal color and wash trends—from fashion to art to street style
• Turn your research into clear, inspiring color documents
• Go on color sample shopping trips (yes, NYC included!) and manage the budget
• Help build seasonal master palettes and color reference tools
• Match Pantone shades, name colors, and keep our CSI archive in check
• Chat with Pantone and CSI reps to keep things smooth and colorful

Brand & Customer Connection
• Stay in tune with the UO customer and what inspires them
• Keep an eye on the market and relevant brands
• Balance creative ideas with business needs and seasonal goals

Ownership & Leadership
• Keep our Color Room and Dye Lab organized and stocked
• Lead Dye Lab safety walkthroughs for new hires and interns
• Prep seasonal tools and help run color-focused meetings
• Create color documents in InDesign and maintain live Shop Overviews

Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with Concept, Design, and Buying teams
• Coordinate with Building Ops and DCs for swatches and supplies
• Make sure everyone’s aligned and ready for seasonal color rollouts

Execution & Hands-On Fun
• Assist with dye requests and recolor samples
• Support solid CAD creation and color assorting
• Own Shop/Brand Overviews and make sure they’re balanced and beautiful
• Help bring print and solid color stories to life across the assortment

• A love for color and trend forecasting
• Creativity, curiosity, and a sharp eye for detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and pivot when needed
• Familiarity with InDesign and Photoshop (or excited to learn!)
• Dyeing experience is a plus—but not required
• Great communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• A passion for the UO brand and customer

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.