URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Free People Director of Technical Design

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) • $125K — $150K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Senior Technical Design Manager experience or higher.
  • Experienced people manager and leader of leaders.
  • Highly flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Expert in fit standards, construction, and tolerances across various apparel types.
  • Advanced knowledge of garment testing and wash effects.
  • Experience managing multiple overlapping calendars for wholesale and retail operations.
  • Proficient in pattern making and Clo 3D software for live fittings.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the FP Technical Design team into digital transformation, enhancing 3D capabilities.
  • Develop strategies and execute projects through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ensure team output meets calendar deadlines, proactively identifying solutions.
  • Enhance feedback skills and set examples for collaboration among partners.
  • Monitor digital and virtual sample processes to meet brand and quality standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
  • Employee discounts on URBN brands.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Additional benefits available based on location and employment status.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Director of Technical Design will run the Free People collection TD team which includes all Technical design levels from Assoc Managers to assistant TD's. This role will have regular TB's with cross functional partners in PD, Production, Design and Buying as well as working closely with URBN regional office partners. This role also partners closely with other TD brands, participating in regular meetings with the Senior Director of URBN Technical Design and TD Directors and Managers from FP Movement, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters brands to review department goals, resources and technical design practices across URBN. This leader will build great teams and actively engages them (develops, coaches, sets expectations & provides feedback). Sets team goals and makes management decisions. Proactively mentors and coaches others. Monitors team workload and pivots as needed to adjust to business demands including directly covering and processing as needed.

Role Responsibilities

  • The FP TD director will lead the FP TD team into continued digital transformation where they will continue to build and grow their current 3D knowledge and build and refine best practices so that all teams can make decisions digitally while still keeping brand fit and quality standards the highest priorities. The director will closely monitor both digital and virtual samples.
  • Works cross-functionally, with team members at all levels, to develop strategy for FP collection and execute on projects. Regularly solicits and integrates supplier, process, and team feedback from stakeholders as appropriate.
  • Expected to drive decisions and manage output of team to ensure all calendar deadlines are met or exceeded. Determines solutions and arranges resources to fulfill plans of action. Recognizes operational weaknesses or roadblocks and proactively identifies opportunities to improve quality and velocity of team's work.
  • Exhibits high quality feedback skills in dealing with cross functional partners and regional office partners; helps others mature their feedback skills. Sets an example for cross-functional and regional collaboration. Shares relevant information and knowledge widely.


Role Qualifications

  • 10+ years of Senior Technical Design Manager experience or higher.
  • An experienced people manager. Leader of leaders.
  • The FP TD Directory must be extremely flexible and adaptable to handle a fast paced work environment and must have the ability to deal with quick changes in priorities. They must also be able to guide and mentor direct reports in handling change management.
  • Expert in fit standards, construction and tolerances in a variety of knit and woven apparel including denim, intimate apparel, structured woven's, outerwear, heavy weight knits and soft woven's.
  • Expert level experience in dealing with multiple washes in both woven's and knits.
  • Advanced knowledge of garment testing and the effects of washes on specific woven & knit fabrics, specific fiber content and trims.
  • Experience is handling multiple overlapping calendars including wholesale and retail, chase and late add.
  • Experience with pattern making, Clo 3D software and coaching teams using software to conduct 3D fittings live with design and buying teams.
  • Must be a proactive and excellent communicator who can handle working with multiple members of large teams and individuals of all levels.
  • Experience in traveling internationally, factory/production lines and QA processes.


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

About URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues. Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a lifestyle specialty retail company that operates under the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues brands. The company's Urban Outfitters brand offers women's and men's fashion apparel, footwear, beauty and accessories, activewear and gear, and housewares, as well as music, primarily vinyl records and cassettes. The Anthropologie Group brand sells women's apparel, accessories, intimates, home decor, and gifts. The Free People brand includes bohemian apparel, accessories, intimates, and swimwear. The BHLDN brand offers wedding collections. The Terrain brand sells home goods, gifts, and garden products. The Nuuly brand is a subscription-based rental service for women's apparel. The Menus & Venues brand is a hospitality group that operates restaurants and catering.
Learn more about URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$282 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$4 billion
NASDAQ
URBN
* Ladders Estimates

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