Urban Outfitters Design Director - Dresses

Urban Outfitters is seeking a visionary Design Director to lead seasonal concepting and assortment strategy for apparel, working with Gen Z. The role requires a creative individual with a deep understanding of fashion and brand consistency, balancing innovation with commercial viability and customer relevance. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and agile environment, guiding a team of designers and aligning with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• 10–12+ years of design and leadership experience in fashion/apparel.
• Deep understanding of youth culture, fashion trends, and the Urban Outfitters customer.
• Expert-level knowledge of apparel construction, fabric development, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong hand and digital sketching ability; Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with AI tools for creative ideation and presentation (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT).

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• employee discounts
• retirement savings