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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 1 week ago

Urban Outfitters Design Assistant - Sweaters

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

URBN is seeking a Sweaters Design Assistant to join the Women’s Design Team, playing a key support function within the design department. This role involves collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional partners to contribute to the design process from concept through sample development and final presentation, focusing on sweaters and knitwear construction.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of seasonal presentations and internal meetings (Sketch Review, Finalization, Print & Color Day) with a focus on sweater needs

Assist in stitch and swatch development, including organizing digital and physical libraries, tracking yarns, and experimenting with knit structures

Create and maintain accurate tech packs and BOMs in Tradestone, updating construction details, stitch techniques, and yarn specs throughout the season

Collaborate with sweater designers and cross-functional teams (Product Development, Fabric, Buying) to track samples, manage approvals, and ensure design intent is executed

Help manage and organize seasonal sweaters and knit fabrics, including purging old styles through Sample Sale and Fabscrap programs

Use basic draping, mocking, and sewing skills to visualize design ideas and explore garment construction

Illustrate sweater silhouettes, stitch layouts, and knit textures to clearly communicate concepts and emotional direction

Conduct ongoing trend and cultural research (retail, street style, vintage, social media) and share relevant inspiration with the team

Support international shipments and mail-outs, ensuring timely delivery of swatches, samples, and documentation

Maintain and update seasonal documents such as linesheets, tech packs, BOMs, and XD files

Qualification

Fashion Design degreeAdobe Creative SuiteTech pack experienceGarment construction skillsIllustration skillsAI design toolsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field

Passion for sweaters, yarns, and stitch development

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

Experience or familiarity with tech pack platforms

Interest in or exposure to AI tools for design (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)

Basic garment construction skills: sewing, draping, and mocking

Strong illustration and visualization skills for design concepts

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines

Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and collaborative in cross-functional settings

Receptive to feedback, solution-oriented, and curious with a desire to learn and grow

Demonstrates time management, initiative, and awareness of both design and business goals

Alignment with the UO customer, brand aesthetic, and core values

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Much more

Company

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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