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Free People Movement Designer - To/From
$68k-85k (estimate)
Full Time | Retail
6 Days Ago
Free People is Hiring a Free People Movement Designer - To/From Near Philadelphia, PA
Free People Movement is seeking a Designer for our To/From category. The To/From category takes the customer from the studio to the street including elevated athliesure, heavy knits, fleeces and third pieces (Femme Streetwear/Casual Apparel). The Designer actively participates in designing seasonal collections and mentors team members to ensure that designs and resulting product are appropriate for the Free People Movement Customer.
Role ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Movement customer. The Designer also will oversee and mentor junior team members.
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.
Role ResponsibilitiesThe 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 Movement customer. The Designer also will oversee and mentor junior team members.
- Design, creation, development, and execution of own brand product appropriate for Free People Movement To/From category with a focus bringing a feminine hand to non performance active/casual/streetwear.
- Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People Movement 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 Movement target customer.
- Execute original design ideas through sketching, draped & sewn mocks and/or Ai to communicate design’s vision in key meetings.
- Strong undersatnding of the Free People Movement 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 Movement target customer.
- Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
- Strong knowledge of jersey knit and woven garment construction.
- Strong knowledge of fabric and trims as well as strong relationships with resources.
- Strong knowledge of 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field and 5 Years related experience strongly preferred.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to live within a commutable distance and work on-site 4-5 days per week at our Home Office in Philadelphia, PA required.
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 Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Retail
SALARY
$68k-85k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/24/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
08/01/2024
WEBSITE
freepeoplewholesale.com
HEADQUARTERS
PHILADELPHIA, PA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
2002
CEO
GLEN SENK
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Retail
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