Role Summary
The Assistant Designer will contribute to the creation of innovative and commercially viable textile designs, supporting the broader design team in all stages of the product development process. This role requires a blend of creative talent, technical proficiency, and a strong understanding of manufacturing and business needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
Role Responsibilities
- Creative Design & Execution:
- Interpret design inspiration to create original artwork for rugs and curtains across diverse techniques and styles, resulting in unique and customer-centric products.
- Digitize and manipulate artwork to meet specific product requirements.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of rugs and curtains construction, materials, and techniques across various categories.
- Apply color theory principles to product design.
- Utilize design tools and technology effectively.
- Product Development & Collaboration:
- Strong Communication across the Designers and cross functional partners.
- Maintaining product integrity from design creation through end stages of approval process.
- Partner with PD team to ensure accurate design briefs and alignment with vendor capabilities.
- Assist in the creation of design documents, such as assortment sheets.
- Support the team with tasks such as pinning boards, organizing design tools, and replenishing supplies.
- Contribute to the sample and strike-off review process, under manager supervision.
- Design with consideration for price points and business needs.
- Process & Organization:
- Maintain an organized and accessible design library and shared workspaces.
- Deliver information promptly to ensure adherence to deadlines and prevent delays.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Role Qualifications
- Business & Leadership:
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and vendor capabilities, developed through collaboration with sourcing and product development partners.
- Emerging leadership skills, with the ability to mentor assistant designers.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to problem-solve and develop solutions.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a "what's next" attitude and a positive outlook.
- Openness to clear and direct feedback, with the ability to implement changes effectively.
- Ability to learn from mistakes quickly.
- Understanding of the business, customer and competitive landscape.
- Creative & Technical:
- Proficiency in design software and tools.
- Strong understanding of color theory and textile construction.
- Ability to translate inspiration into original and commercially viable designs.
- Developing presentation skills.
- Ability to delegate.
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.
