Urban Outfitters Design Director

Found in: Talent US C2 - 2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States URBN Full time

Job Title 

Urban Outfitters – Design Director 

Overview 

The Design Director is responsible for creating a seasonal collection of innovative product appropriate for the Urban Outfitters customer while leading and mentoring the Design team. 

Responsibilities 

Function as leader, mentor, and manager for the design team  Create innovative and trend driven collections as well as ongoing fast turn product  Collaborate with Design and crossfunctional leadership teams to ensure outstanding design execution while meeting business objectives.  Partner with Executive Leaderhip on seasonal inspiration, concept direction and trend.  Guide the Designers in the development of styles that support the seasonal design concepts and fulfill the needs of the business.  Work closely with other category Design Directors to cross pollinate ideas, outfitting, assortment balance and maintain seasonal design direction  Collaborate with Print & Color team on seasonal print & color direction and assortment  Facilitate the seasonal development calendar in collaboration with the Design Manager  Prepare for and participate in all relevant product meetings  Manage the teams’ budgets, ensuring monthly budget requirements are met  Oversee branding of the seasonal assortment and work to build, improve, and elevate brand identity 

Skills 

Creative Vision: Have the vision to identify trends in their early stages and understand their impact to fashion, so we can be one step ahead for the aspirational customer. Have the expertise to take aspirational ideas, focusing on the key details and make them work for a broader audience.  Provide Creative Direction that give Urban a point of difference in the market without being too obscure.  Ability to articulate ideas clearly and inspire. Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to collaborate with all crossfunctional partners.  Organizational skills necessary to manage: multiple tasks and projects, and complete them within deadlines. The ability to delegate and direct the daily activities of the assistants and associate designers and provide direction to the team.  Leadership skills to inspire, motivate, lead, develop and coach people and the recognition that building a team is critical to the Company’s success.

Qualifications 

10+ years Design experience.  Exceptional knowledge of relevant culture, trends and the Urban Outfitters customers  Outstanding level of taste evidenced in professional design portfolio.  Demonstrated understanding of retail industry and ability to identify product opportunities and offer innovative design solutions  Expert-level technical knowledge of apparel construction  Expert-level knowledge of fabric and trims as well as strong relationships with resources  Extensive knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques  Extensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes  Willing to relocate and reside in or within a commutable distance to Philadelphia, PA 

Education 

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred. 

Location 

On-site Philadelphia, PA 

Travel 

Some travel may be required.

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