Free People Designer - Jackets Job at Free People, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Free People
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Role Summary:

Free People is seeking a Designer for our Jackets category. The Designer actively participates in designing monthly collections and mentors team members to ensure that designs and resulting product are appropriate for the Free People Customer. At Free People. we design for the Free Spirit: smart, creative, confident and comfortable in all aspects of her being, free and adventurous, sweet to tough to tomboy to romantic.

Role Responsibilities:

The Designer actively participates in designing and communicating original ideas for key meetings, and supporting/mentoring the team to ensure that designs and resulting product are cohesive and appropriate for the Free People customer. The Designer also will oversee and mentor junior team members.

  • Design, creation, development, and execution of own brand product appropriate for Free People category with a focus bringing a feminine hand to jackets and outerwear
  • Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer.
  • Respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
  • Attend all fittings and support the Team through problem solving fit issues and communicating.
  • Support seasonal development calendar for both Retail & Wholesale deliveries.
  • Manage development and execution of all design packages alongside Assistant Designer and participate in all follow-up communication related to each package in partnership with the Design Coordinator & Product Development team.
  • Strong initiative and point of view on design research and staying up to date with industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations that can relate to the Free People target customer.
  • Execute original design ideas through sketching, draped & sewn mocks and/or Ai to communicate designs vision in key meetings.

Role Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field and 5+ Years related experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the Free People aesthetic, brand position and customer.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Merchandising, Production, and oversees vendors.
  • Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season.
  • Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Free People target customer.
  • Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of woven garment construction, fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques.
  • Working understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
  • Ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program, sewing, mocking and draping. Expertise in Adobe creative Suite.
  • Ability to live within a commutable distance and work on-site 4-5 days per week at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA required
  • Some travel may be required.

The Perks:

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit

EEO Statement:

URBN 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.

Job Tags

Seasonal work, Remote job, Home office,

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