Free People is looking for an an experienced sewer to join the team as a Creative Technical Assistant Designer and to help sewing and patterning jacket and pant samples. This role will work closely with the Creative Technical Director to pattern and sew samples for Design presentations and bulk prototyping.
Role Responsibilities- Work closely with Creative Technical Director, designers, and technical designer to create apparel samples on a monthly basis
- Compare pattern to cut apparel samples to ensure they match, ensuring the prototype is consistent in size, measurement, and feel
- Sew the sample garment accurately using proper machinery and tools. Discuss any sewing problems with the pattern maker and troubleshoot as team for root cause analyses and corrections
- Add finishing touches and trims to sample garments (press, steam, sew labels, buttons, etc.) accurately as indicated on the pattern card and tech pack by the required deadline
- Discuss sewing techniques with pattern maker if no sew by sample is provided
- Special projects as assigned
- Minimum 5 years of professional sewing experience with wovens
- Ability to quickly sew and produce a sample from a paper pattern
- Knowledge of Pattern making and sewing construction
- High level of workmanship, attention to detail, with a sense of urgency and sensitive to deadlines
- Strong communication skills to liaise with manager and designers
- Knowledge of sewing different fabrics and weights; primarily wovens fabrics, variety of materials, focus on tailoring for jackets, outwear, and bottoms
- Extensive experience in effectively and safely operating the following sewing machinery with limited supervision, including but not limited to the following sewing machines: single needle, double needle, 4-thread and 5-thread overlock, coverstitch, flatlock, buttonhole, keyhole and bartack machines, etc.
- CLO 3D experience a plus
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 StatementURBN 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.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of professional sewing experience with woven fabrics
- Ability to quickly sew and produce samples from paper patterns
- Knowledge of patternmaking and sewing construction
- High workmanship standards and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work with urgency and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills for collaboration with managers and designers
- Experience sewing different fabrics and weights, especially woven fabrics, jackets, outerwear, and bottoms
- Extensive experience safely operating industrial sewing machinery with limited supervision
- CLO 3D experience
What We Do
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) is a global consumer-brand portfolio comprising Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Anthropologie Weddings, Terrain, Menus & Venues, and Nuuly. The company creates unique retail experiences with a focus on creativity and pleasing customers. Its brands cultivate communities and provide inclusive platforms where customers, coworkers, partners, and followers can express themselves through creative expression and community.
