What are the responsibilities and job description for the FP Movement Senior Technical Designer position at URBN?
Role Summary
The FP Movement team is looking for a technical designer with experience in performance/activewear with ability to adapt quickly to growing brand needs. This technical designer must be able to work in a fast paced team environment and collaborate daily with multiple cross functional partners.
Role Responsibilities
The senior technical designer will be responsible for working direclty with PD and design on style development for specific price ranges and delivery dates. The senior technical designer leads fit sessions, owning construction and fit while also offering design and buying options in how to correct shape/silhouettes for customer satisfaction.
Role Qualifications
- 10 years industry experience preferably with most years focusing on activewear/performance apparel.
- Experience in knits, wovens, performance fabrics.
- Ability to work independently, make suggestions on fit, grading, fabric, trims for optimal performance expectations.
- Experience is setting QA guidelines for production.
- Reading/approving garment testing, 3rd party inspections and TOP approvals.
- Pattern making and 3D experience.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.
- The Sr Movement TD should have knowledge of workout needs, sports needs and addressing customer satisfaction in those areas.
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 www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
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.
