Urban Outfitters Home Temporary Senior Designer

About the Role

Urban Outfitters is seeking a temporary senior designer to create and execute private-label design development for all product classes, supporting the overall design team each season.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative and brand-appropriate design solutions for all facets of home product.
• 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 fulfills business needs while pushing new product development.
• Quickly develop chase product closer to seasonal trends and needs.
• Attend follow-up meetings for all products and manage workload accordingly.
• Maintain regular communication between Buyers, Design Coordinator, and Production team.
• Keep current on department, UO Brand, and company-wide initiatives.
• Research and present new product and trend ideas for each season to team leads.
• Assist in seasonal concepts with the Design team to be presented to Buying and Production teams.

Requirements

• Strong computer skills in Photoshop and Illustrator; CAD programs a plus.
• Hand painting skills and versatility for different lifestyles.
• Understanding of artwork repeats and color separation.
• Technical knowledge of all home textile products, including construction details and material specifications.
• Knowledge of textile embellishments, embroidery, stitch details, and manipulation techniques.
• Ability to create detailed product specifications for vendor manufacture.
• Outstanding taste level and sense of home and overall design trends.
• Ability to work within a team to create customer-focused product.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative and innovative design solutions.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and multi-task on many levels.
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and materials.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with Design, Buying, and Production teams.
• Strong organizational skills.

Benefits

URBN offers comprehensive perks and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, and retirement savings. Availability and eligibility may vary by location and employment status.