What are the responsibilities and job description for the Free People Designer - Skirts position at Free People?
Role Summary
Free People is seeking a Designer of Skirts. The Designer actively participates in concepting and designing monthly collections, sketching and sewing original ideas for key meetings, and manages an assistant to ensure that designs are technically sound and speak to the Free People customer.
Role Responsibilities
• Research, Ideate and Design monthly collections.
• Recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends and understand how they relate to the Free People customer.
• Develop and present creative ideas and respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Effectively use Procreate and PhotoShop for the CADing of design work and presentations.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners.
• Ability to drape, mock/sew and sketch.
• Experience in Ai Design programs welcomed but not required.
Role Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design and 5 Years Industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of the Free People customer and ability to articulate the brand's DNA and aesthetic within the Free-est brand.
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly and inspire.
• Previous experience or knowledge of apparel construction.
• Knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via Procreate and PhotoShop.
• Ability to be on-site 3-5 days per week in Philadelphia, PA
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.