What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBN Associate Recruiter - Design position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
URBN is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Associate Recruiter to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in identifying and attracting top creative talent for our apparel and home design teams . This position is ideal for someone who is inspired by creativity, loves fashion, thrives in a fast-paced environment, flourishes in the gray area, and is eager to help shape the future of fashion and lifestyle through exceptional hiring.
Role Responsibilities
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.
Role Responsibilities
- Partner with senior recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs for design roles including apparel, textile, graphic, home, color, print, and more.
- Collaborate with Design Talent Team to source, share and match top design talent to their best suited roles across all URBN Brands.
- Source, screen, and engage top creative candidates through platforms like LinkedIn, Behance, and niche design communities.
- Manage job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communications throughout the recruitment process.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future openings.
- Assist in organizing and attending design-focused career fairs, portfolio reviews, and recruiting events.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and track recruiting metrics using applicant tracking systems (ATS).
- Support diversity hiring efforts and ensure inclusive sourcing strategies.
- Stay informed about design industry trends and competitive talent landscapes.
- Serve as one on site point person for the Design Talent Acquisition team, managing in person interviews and on site business functions as needed.
- 1–2 years of recruiting, sourcing, or candidate coordination experience; experience recruiting for creative or design positions is a plus.
- Strong interest in design, fashion, or lifestyle brands; familiarity with design portfolios and creative terminology.
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency with ATS platforms and sourcing tools.
- Some working experience with Microsoft Business Suite & Excel
- A collaborative, curious, and proactive mindset.
- Be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
- Contribute to building teams that bring URBN's unique aesthetic and values to life.
- Work in an inspiring environment with a passionate team and growth opportunities.
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.