Returning Candidate? Log back in! Urban Outfitters Established Menswear Designer, Jersey & Knitwear Location UK-London Job ID 2025-22585 Job Family Design Employee Type Regular Position Type Full-Time About Us

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.  

  

We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them. 

  

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values: 

  

Progressive — we move with the mood 
Creative — we champion limitless minds 
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities 
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment 
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5 

  

Sound like you, why not join us? 

Role Summary

As an Established Designer you will design innovative trend forward Jersey & Knit collections that balance creativity and commerciality across the UK & EU market.

 

From first sketch to final fit, you’ll bring ideas to life!  Working closely with buying, planning and garment tech, you will develop product from concept to production.  Supporting global travel for inspiration and development – all whilst aligning with our business strategy and building strong relationships across our international supplier base.

What You'll Be Doing Responsible for successful development of an innovative, yet commercial jersey and knit range, that meets the business requirements across the UK and EU, for stores and onlineDesigning product which exceeds the customers’ expectations of the brand, whilst displaying an awareness of sustainability, price architecture, margins & selling pricesWorking with the buying and planning teams to range build and produce collections that reflect core sensibilities and emerging messages, whilst ensuring commerciality remains. An understanding of option count and ranging is essentialDemonstrates exceptional sourcing skills and can communicate effectively with UK, EU & International supplier baseCompulsory international travel for both range development & inspirational shoppingWorking with the technical department fitting samples to productionWorking with the Clo designer to create patterns from initial sketchWorking closely with the design HOD (Head of Department) and design team on colour palettes and trends for the coming seasonsWhilst Urban Outfitters prides itself on its individuality and self-led trend direction, a level of knowledge and understanding of ‘high’ fashion trends, ‘underground street styles’ and wider ‘cultural movements’, must be shown and reportedActively seeking weekly trade figures & utilising knowledge to impact design decisions for UK & EU alike What You'll Need A solid understanding of Urban Outfitters as a trend maker and leader with the know- how to take it to the next levelPrevious management experience and have the ability to lead and develop team membersExpertise in menswear- Jersey and KnitDirectional and aspirational portfolio whilst demonstrating an ability to intemperate this ‘blue-sky’ thinking into a well-rounded, commercial range, relevant to the current market-placePrecision and accuracy must be shown from concept stage through to specs and final designsA love, passion and drive for chosen fieldIndividuality, creativity and styleProven track record of delivering in season productProven ability of managing internal relationships and communicationsAbility to perform under pressureExcellent commercial acumen with the ability to identify new opportunities with exceptional communication and presentation skills at all levelsHand-drawing is a must-have skill Proficient CAD – Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign skillsBase-level understanding of Clo & AI Need to be experienced working with a global supply base and be willing/open to global travelA confident communicator; demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to manage workload and time-pressures effectively The Perks

 

Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish timesBring your dog to workWellbeing: Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial healthFully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym membershipsPrivate Medical InsuranceEmployee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN BrandsCommunity: One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choiceTravel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loanContinued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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