Free People Design Coordinator

Job Title

Free People Design Coordinator- Collection

Reports To

Design Manager

Overview

The Design Coordinator supports the Design Team with administrative duties and tasks as needed in support of the creation process, development and execution of own brand product design and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meetings. Take notes and manage follow up communication on all outstanding issues in collaboration with Designer.
• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with designer/buyers/technical designers/production.
• Help organize and propose new tools to help design team meet upcoming design deadlines
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by Designer and manage development and execution of trim and artwork packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all private label product & assist Design Lead with market developments & follow-up communication as needed.
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development daily to ensure product execution meets design specifications and are on track in style development process.
• Prepare development packages and participate in follow up communication related to each package.
• Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct and in line with original intent as well as brand standards.
• Assist in sample preparation for monthly sales review meetings by collaborating with Designer on innovative presentations that effectively communicate line to Buyers and Brand leaders.
• Perform special tasks as needed.

Skills

• Strong sense of organizational skills/ Proactive and self motivated is a must for this role
• Proficient in Microsoft platforms (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Experience putting together artwork and embellishment packages preferred

• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners. 
• Strong organizational and relationship building skills and ability to intuitively respond and reprioritize as needs shift during the development process.

• Design tools knowledge is a nice to have: Procreate, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Qualifications

• Entry level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
• Entry level knowledge design processes
• Ability to clearly communicate.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

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