Free People Assistant Designer - We The Free Wovens Job at Free People, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Free People
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description

Free People is seeking an Assistant Designer for We The Free Woven Tops to support the design process from concept to production. Working closely with the Senior Designer and Design Director, the Assistant Designer will contribute to the development of seasonal collections and assist with design tasks. This role involves creating original designs for key meetings, sewing/mocking prototypes, and supporting the team in all design-related activities. A strong understanding of fabrications and construction, as well as a passion for designing woven tops, is essential.

Role Responsibilities

  • Understands the Free People customer and provides designs to surprise and delight with strong integrity to the We The Free brand position and aesthetics.
  • Research, Ideate and Design seasonal collections with flexibility in collaboration with Design Leadership and partners within Design, Merchandising & Production.
  • Creative Vision: Demonstrate the vision to identify trends in their early stages and understand their impact to fashion, so we can be one step ahead for the aspirational customer.
  • Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season.
  • Create technical sketches and complete design packs for factory developments.
  • Develop wash direction packages for product development.
  • Effectively use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for the CADing of design work and presentations.
  • Pattern, Drape, Sew samples as needed for design presentations.
  • Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with Designers, Buyers and other Cross Functional partners

Role Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
  • Passion for the Free People Customer
  • Ability to articulate ideas clearly and inspire.
  • Technical knowledge of Woven apparel construction.
  • Interest in fabric, wash, and trims related to denim design and development.
  • Ability to hand sketch and communicate design ideas via computer program.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with all partners internal and external
  • Willing to relocate to or current residence in or within commuting distance to 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

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 Tags

Seasonal work, Relocation,

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