Assistant Design Coordinator – Structured

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

. Support the Design Team with administrative duties and tasks related to creation, development, and execution of own-brand product .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and effective communication abilities while supporting design development projects and managing administrative tasks. Proficient in design tools and platforms to ensure alignment with brand standards and execution of product specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Organizational SkillsEffective CommunicationGoogle Suite ProficiencyEntry-Level Technical Knowledge of Apparel ConstructionDesign Tools Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Tech Pack CreationBOM UpdatesStyle Number CreationProject ManagementTrim/Artwork Package Tracking

Soft Skills

ProactivenessSelf-MotivationRelationship-BuildingAbility to Reprioritize

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft PlatformsPLMVibeIQFigmaGenerative AI Assistants

Industry Keywords

Apparel ConstructionDesign ProcessesCFT MeetingsProduct LifecycleSample Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Design Team with administrative duties and tasks related to creation, development, and execution of own-brand product
Maintain an active role in weekly CFT Meetings, take notes, and manage follow-up communication
Support the seasonal development calendar with design, buying, technical design, and PD/production
Organize design tools and propose processes to help meet design deadlines
Manage assigned design development projects, including development status and trim/artwork package tracking
Create style numbers and tech packs for all styles
Assist with BOM updates throughout the product lifecycle
Partner with CFTs daily to track style development and ensure execution meets design specifications
Prepare development packages and related follow-up communications
Review incoming garments with Designer and CFT partners for accuracy and brand-standard alignment
Assist with sample preparation for monthly sketch and sample review meetings
Handle daily package pickups from the B543 sourcing department
Perform special tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organizational skills and passion for a fast-paced environment
Proactiveness and self-motivation
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft platforms
Strong and effective communication skills
Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to reprioritize as needs shift
Entry-level technical knowledge of apparel construction
Entry-level knowledge of design processes
Ability to clearly communicate
Design tools knowledge such as PLM, VibeIQ, Figma, and Generative AI Assistants (Gemini, Claude) is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees