Free People Movement Temporary Design Assistant

Free People Movement is seeking a Temporary Design Assistant (3-6 Months) to support our Performance Outwear and Snow team!  This role works in support of the Designer with seasonal development calendar by executing original design ideas and business goals.  FP Movement. A destination for life well-lived.

• Manage building and updating packs for key milestone meetings. 

• Sample management, photographing samples and details for design team. 

• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer. 

• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production. 

• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages. 

• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed. 

• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process. 

• Assist in completing technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs, set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Designer with market developments as well as follow-up communication as needed. 

• Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package. 

• Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards. 

• Assist in sample & rack preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders. 

• Perform special tasks as needed. 

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design and some industry experience is preferred.

• Ability to be ON SITE at our offices in Philadelphia, PA 4-5 Days per week.

• Design tools: Procreate, Adobe (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Wacom tablet) 

• Sewing, draping, mocking experience 

• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.   

• Strong organizational skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process. 

• Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction. 

• Entry level knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques 

• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via computer program. 

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.