HR Apprentice assisting with People & Development tasks at UK Biobank. Gaining hands - on experience while working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
About the role
- Designer for Free People focusing on woven tops and innovative fabrics. Collaborating with teams to develop trend-forward collections and manage the design process.
Responsibilities
- Develop original designs and mock-ups for woven tops, researching current fashion trends and translating them into the Free People customer.
- Create detailed sketches and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator/Procreate for monthly design packages.
- Collaborate with Design Directors on monthly collections, managing trim sourcing, BOM updates, and sample tracking.
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of woven fabrications (soft to structured) to design innovative silhouettes, prints, and embellishments.
- Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams (production, buying, tech design) to ensure accurate, timely product execution.
- Partner with the Assistant Design Director to shape and present monthly trend concepts, seasonal narratives, and new design opportunities for the category.
- Take ownership of assigned design projects, driving creative development with initiative, strong aesthetic judgment, and disciplined follow-through.
- Generate original, brand-right concepts through sketching, research, and visual storytelling using Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI-based creative tools.
- Own all technical sketch development for monthly design packages, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely updates throughout each phase of development.
- Manage the execution of design packages for assigned styles in close partnership with the Design Coordinator and Product Development team, supporting a smooth and informed development process.
- Contribute to trim development, BOM refinement, and detail execution to help elevate product and preserve design intent through sampling and production.
- Clearly communicate fit, construction, and design changes to cross-functional partners, including managing weekly fit recaps and escalating key changes when needed.
- Play an active role in Design Flow meetings by identifying open issues, aligning on next steps, and helping move work forward with accountability.
- Bring forward meaningful research on trend, color, fabric, and innovation to support category development and strengthen the overall design vision.
- Use draping, sewn mocks, hand sketching, and digital tools to communicate ideas effectively and bring design concepts to life for key reviews and presentations.
- Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment by preparing proactively for meetings, supporting deadlines, and helping drive creative excellence across the category.
- Operate with agility and a strong creative point of view in a fast-paced environment, responding thoughtfully to shifting priorities and business opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience in women’s apparel design preferred.
- Strong understanding of Free People's brand DNA and passion for exploring newness and pushing boundaries in apparel design.
- Demonstrated ability to forecast and interpret emerging fashion, cultural, and consumer trends, translating insights into relevant and inspiring category direction for the Free People customer.
- Fashion Design Portfolio that demonstrates the ability to create original, brand-right concepts through sketching, research, and visual storytelling using Procreate, Adobe Creative Suite, and AI-based creative tools.
- Strong understanding of soft woven apparel construction and design principles.
- Based in Philadelphia, PA, with the ability to work on-site at the Navy Yard 3–5 days per week.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- generous employee discounts
- retirement savings
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