Urban Outfitters Menswear Assistant Designer

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Designer to join our Menswear Design team at Urban Outfitters! This role focuses on designing multiproduct across our apparel ranges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in the design development of multi‑product.
• Researching and identifying latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges, and to complement and drive forward existing product lines.
• Sourcing new fabrics and trims, identifying key washes and techniques in‑line with trend at the start and throughout the season.
• Supporting the development of an innovative and commercial range of fashion products to meet business requirements across the UK and Europe for both stores and online.
• Designing products with an awareness of price architecture, margins and selling prices.
• Working closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to source, present and select commercial ranges.
• Understanding the brand's image, broad knowledge of trends – assisting on trend mailers, contributing to overriding seasonal concepts, colour and wash boards.
• Keeping ahead of trade, developing an understanding of key drivers and best sellers.
• Assisting Seniors on key item presentation decks.
• Developing concepts to hand/CAD sketches to create CAD technical packs including measurement specifications and clear fabric and trim references.
• Trend research and analysis.
• Inspiring up, down and across peers through imagery & creative vision.
• Demonstrating a passion for the product and knowledge of how trends evolve using natural creative flair.

What You'll Need

• A Menswear design background & technical knowledge is essential, along with working across multi‑product areas.
• Portfolio should be very directional and demonstrate an ability to think outside the box.
• The understanding of Urban as a trend maker and leader, with the know‑how to take it to the next level.
• A strong attention to detail from concept stage through to specs and final designs.
• Proven track record of delivering in‑season product, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop and InDesign skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to build and maintain relationships.

The Perks

• Work‑life balance.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Bring your dog to work.
• Employee Assistance program to support mental, physical and financial health.
• Fully equipped free gym and on‑site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands.
• One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
• Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
• We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

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.