At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop innovative menswear collections for UK and European markets, collaborating with buying teams.
- Company: Urban Outfitters is a trend-setting retailer known for its unique approach to fashion.
- Benefits: Opportunity for global travel and working within a creative, fast-paced environment.
- Other info: Hand-drawing skills are non-negotiable; strong experience with a global supply base is essential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team to shape collections that resonate with Urban Outfitters' authentic community.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in delivering in-season products and proficiency in CAD tools like Illustrator and Photoshop.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Freelance Senior Designer to support our Menswear Design team here at Urban Outfitters. This is a great opportunity to develop innovative, commercial collections for our UK and European markets. In this fast‑paced role, you will collaborate closely with buying teams to deliver directional, fast‑react products that resonate with our authentic, forward‑thinking community.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop an innovative, yet commercial range that primarily meets business requirements across the UK and Europe for stores and online, whilst continually exceeding expectations and exciting the Urban core customer and the wider marketplace alike.
- Design a ‘complete’ range which demonstrates an awareness of price architecture, margin expectation, competitive RRP’s and covers all seasonal ‘fashion’ and core ‘callouts’.
- Work closely with senior members of the design team to create seasonal trend stories which follow specific brand sensibilities, colour palettes, print direction and departmental key items.
- React quickly to ever evolving trends and portray this message effectively to buying and merchandising teams alike.
- Show knowledge and understanding of ‘high’ fashion trends, ‘underground street styles’ and wider ‘cultural movements’, and report on them.
- Build close working relationships with buying teams to define and produce collections that reflect the ‘true’ Urban Outfitters concept while ensuring commerciality remains.
- Stay abreast of current season sales and create fast‑react in‑season product to meet demands.
What You'll Need
- Understanding Urban Outfitters as a trend maker and leader, with the know‑how to take it to the next level.
- A portfolio that is directional and aspirational while demonstrating an ability to interpret ‘blue‑sky’ thinking into a well‑rounded, commercial range relevant to the current market‑place.
- Hand‑drawing as a non‑negotiable skill that must be demonstrated by the candidate.
- Precision and accuracy from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
- Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop skills.
- A love, unwavering passion and drive for chosen field.
- Individuality, creativity and style.
- Proven track record of delivering in‑season product.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities, with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levels.
- Strong experience working with a global supply base and willingness/openness to global travel.
Equal Opportunity Statement
URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Urban Outfitters Freelance Senior Designer - Menswear employer: Urban Outfitters Europe
Urban Outfitters, located in the UK, offers a vibrant work environment focused on creativity and innovation. The team values diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunities for all employees. Join a company that leads trends and shapes cultural movements in fashion.
