Senior Designer – Mens Denim

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

. Oversee and execute presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings, including Sketch Review, Finalization, Print + Color Day, fits, and weekly design meetings .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive design experience with a strong focus on brand vision, creativity, and business acumen. Capable of leading and mentoring design teams while effectively managing the design process and collaborating cross-functionally.

Highest-signal resume keywords

7+ Years Of Design ExperienceBachelor Degree In Fashion DesignStrong Hand And Digital Sketching AbilityProficiency In Adobe Creative SuiteLeadership Skills In Mentoring And Team Development

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Hard Skills

Design ExecutionSales Data AnalysisSample Development ApprovalFabric Development KnowledgeProcess Improvement Implementation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsHighly OrganizedProblem-Solving AbilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteTradestoneBOM Maintenance

Industry Keywords

Fashion TrendsCustomer BehaviorBrand VisionMargin ParametersAssortment Road Mapping

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and execute presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings, including Sketch Review, Finalization, Print + Color Day, fits, and weekly design meetings
Drive execution of individual styles and overall brand collections, ensuring balance, quality, and margin alignment
Analyze sales data to understand business performance and inform design decisions
Align with Buying partners on white space opportunities and real-time business reactions
Approve and provide feedback on all aspects of sample development prior to finalization
Independently conduct set-ups and fittings
Manage the design calendar effectively, anticipating and resolving challenges in a timely manner
Lead, mentor, and coach Associate and Assistant Designers; set goals and provide in-the-moment feedback
Foster a collaborative, creative, and positive team environment while promoting UO brand values
Collaborate daily with Buying, Product Development, Print + Color, and Production
Maintain strong communication and presentation skills for effective cross-functional alignment
Visualize and oversee the total design process, identifying and implementing process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of design experience preferred
Bachelor Degree in Fashion Design or related area of study strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of relevant fashion trends, customer behavior, and brand vision
Ability to balance creativity with business acumen, margin parameters, and process efficiencies
Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring, feedback, coaching, and team development
Strong hand and digital sketching ability
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with AI prompting and generating for creative/presentation purposes is a plus, not required
Knowledge of Tradestone and BOM maintenance
Strong communication and analytical skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
Highly organized, with the ability to anticipate change and problem-solve
Deep understanding of fabric development, raw material trends, and assortment road mapping

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