Assistant Graphic Designer - Mens Apparel

Assistant Graphic Designer

Urban Outfitters is seeking a highly creative Assistant Graphic Designer to join its Men's design team. This role focuses on developing original graphics and textile artwork for apparel, including bold placements, logo treatments, and trend-driven visual storytelling that enhance product across categories. In addition, this role will support all graphic initiatives across trims and brand concept presentations. Strong concept and trend-driven research is key to the Assistant Graphic Designer role. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow the brand by bringing fresh, forward-thinking graphic concepts to life. The ideal candidate draws inspiration from streetwear, vintage & contemporary fashion, and lifestyle culture, and can translate those influences into distinctive, dynamic, and brand-right apparel graphics that align with the Men's Urban Outfitters aesthetic.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop original graphics and illustrations for apparel that reflect the men's Urban Outfitters aesthetic and direction.
• Create original textile artwork and repeat patterns for apparel.
• Build seasonal and thematic concept decks for graphics aligned with brand initiatives and seasonal design direction in-mind.
• Utilize AI tools to bring seasonal and thematic graphic presentations to life.
• Create and implement original artwork into the development of apparel trims.
• Collaborate closely with the Men's Design, Merchandising, and Concept teams to ensure cohesive seasonal collections.
• Translate brand concepts, trend research, and seasonal themes into innovative graphics and print design.
• Source and manipulate materials, patterns, and textures for apparel graphics and craft execution.
• Work with production teams to prepare print-ready files for screen printing, digital printing, embroidery, and other embellishment methods.
• Stay on top of streetwear, fashion, and lifestyle trends to ensure designs remain relevant and culturally resonant.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high creative standards.

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Textile Design, or related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in apparel graphic/print design, preferably in men's lifestyle brand.
• Strong understanding of trend forecasting, color theory, typography, and illustration.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign). Experience with CAD and print production processes is a plus.
• Strong conceptual and visual storytelling skills, with the ability to translate brand voice into design.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative with excellent communication skills.

The Perks

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

EEO Statement

URBN 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.