Urban Outfitters Technical Designer

Job description

Role Summary Urban Outfitters is looking for a knits category specific specialist who facilitates and executes Design’s vision by providing the appropriate fit, quality, and construction that are targeted to the consumer and end use while supporting the business requirements. Responsible to trouble shoot any issues such as fit, construction, and quality control. Takes full ownership of styles and sets a positive example for their team. Role Responsibilities: - Build relationships/partnerships with cross functional team members, such as Design and Production. - Identify efficiencies within their brand or category to support brand initiatives. - Assist with seasonal trend block development. - Manage work load to department initiatives. - Instruct and communicate to agents/factories the appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing while adhering to Design’s concepts. - Conducts live fittings with/without designers to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design’s requirements. - Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues. - Evaluate best/worst sellers and competitors to make improvements...