[JOBS] ASSISTANT TEXTILE DESIGNER : URBAN OUTFITTERS

Role Summary

The main objective of this role is to provide all round support to the Womenswear Design team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in the design of a collection covering womenswear knitwear (sweaters)

• Researching and identifying latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges, and to compliment and drive forward existing product lines

• Sourcing new yarns and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season.

• Working closely with buying and merchandising teams to source, present and select commercial ranges

• Helping to develop an innovative and commercial range of fashion products to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for stores and online

• Understanding the brands image, broad knowledge of trends – assisting on trend mailers, concepts and colour and yarn boards.

• Developing concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs including measurement specifications and clear fabric and trim references.

• Support the rest of the design team in CAD’ing up ranges to be handed over to send out to suppliers.

• Demonstrating a passion for the product and knowledge of how trends evolve using natural creative flair

• Trend research and analysis

• Inspire up- Inspirational Imagery-pool of inspiration for the team

• Assisting Seniors on presentation decks along with concepts and trend mailers

• Working on capsule projects

• Keeping a head of trade/understanding of key drivers and best sellers.

What You'll Need

• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader.

• Portfolio should be very directional and demonstrate an ability to think outside the box.

• Strong understanding of knitwear garment construction to develop samples and ranges effectively

• Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to present your ideas well, requiring a confident, can do attitude to your work.

• Strong CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop skills. capable of producing tech packs and specifications that are easy for factories to understand and specs for accurate first-time samples.

• Strong knowledge of Adobe, primarily indesign, photoshop and illustrator.

• Capable researcher with the ability to find new and exciting imagery that fits the brand.

• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levels.

• Ideally had some exposure in working with a global supply base.

• An enthusiastic person who has excellent self-initiative but is also a strong team player.

• Knowledge of competitor market