[JOBS] FREELANCE SURFACE PATTERN DESIGNER : URBAN OUTFITTERS

JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of this role is take ownership for all design responsibilities within Home buying areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing an innovative and commercial range of surface patterns to be used on textiles and other homeware / accessories to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for stores and online.

• Designing products which exceed the Urban Outfitters customers’ expectations of the brand, whilst remaining commercial in approach.

• Designing products with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices.

• Working closely with the WW / MW / NA Home design teams to create colour palettes and trends for the coming seasons.

• Working closely with the buying team to design concept and trend boards.

• Working with the buying team to define the collections and to produce them to reflect the Urban Outfitters concept whilst ensuring commerciality remains.

• Working with the buyers to understand design capability and restrictions.

• Keeping abreast of current season sales and create fast-react product in season to meet demands.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader with the know how to take it to the next level.

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

• Be very detailed from concept stage through to specs and final designs.

• Creativity and style.

• Proven track record of delivering in season designs.

• Proven ability of managing internal relationships and communications.

• Ability to perform under pressure.

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

• A natural at drawing by hand, but also proficient in CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop skills.

• Understanding of AI files and sending physical artwork to suppliers in line with substrate suitability.

• Need to be experienced working with a global supply base

• A confident communicator, you will be very well organized.

• Passion and enthusiasm for the brand with vision to support the design team to push the brand