Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button.
We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.
We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:
Progressive — we move with the mood
Creative — we champion limitless minds
Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities
Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5
Sound like you, why not join us?
Role SummaryUrban Outfitters is currently looking for a Junior Garment Technologist to join our Womenswear team, looking after Jersey and Knit. This role works closely with the product lifecycle, ensuring high standards of garment quality, fit, and functionality. Working closely with designers, buyers, and suppliers, the role involves managing technical aspects from concept to completion while maintaining compliance, ethical standards, and commercial viability.
What You'll Be Doing Manage own product classes carrying out a range of technical, investigative work to ensure the product is delivered to the best of standards.Conduct and manage garment fittings with live model, providing technical support and problem solving solutions to designers and buyers from initial concept through to sealing stage.Ensuring garments meet customers’ expectations in terms of quality and fitRisk assessment of fabrics and construction and their suitability for the end useEffectively communicate with the global supply chain and build vendor relationships.Onboard new factories in line with Urban ways of workingManaging factory base, including ethical compliance and supply chain visibilityEnsuring department standards are maintained.Commercial decision making.Test report approvals and analysis.Quality control reporting and analysis of product returns.Delivering on projects in line with business requirements. What You'll Need Professional attitude and communicationA confident decision maker with a flexible approach.Good problem-solving mindsetQuestioning approach and with senior colleague to refine own thinkingTeam playerExcellent time management is imperative Positive attitude towards setbacks and potential barriersStrong understanding of UO customer and consumer needsBeing able to build great relationships is very important to this role. Internal relationships that are critical will be with the technical team, buying team, design team as well as cross functional relationships in the EU and North America offices Excellent communication skills, technical training and understanding of pattern cutting needed.Strong knowledge of fabric, garment construction, technical drawing, measuring and fitting also required. The Perks Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times Bring your dog to work Wellbeing: Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships Private Medical Insurance Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands Community: One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development#UrbanEU #LI-SW1
Equal Opportunity StatementURBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs. Options ApplyApplyShareSubmit a ReferralRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Not finding the perfect fit?
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