Job Description

Free People is looking for a Temporary Assistant PD Coordinator to support the technical and commercial development of sweaters and knit products across all URBN business channels. The Temporary Assistant PD Coordinator partners cross-functionally with design, technical development, and international vendor partners to enable successful commercialization and execution of our product strategies.

Role Responsibilities

• Drive the full lifecycle of sample development from proto through SMS, ensuring adherence to URBN seasonal calendars and milestone gates.
• Communicate daily with global vendor partners to execute sample demand plans and upstream T&A management.
• Review incoming samples to validate construction, yarn composition, finishing, and fit standards.
• Maintain accurate sample status in internal systems and reconcile against packing lists and allocation tracking.
• Create and maintain Y-Codes in Tradestone to ensure accurate fiber content, construction details, and yields.
• Manage yarn header and color card library to support design, testing, and sustainability objectives.
• Track raw-material invoices and maintain documentation for vendor settlement accuracy.
• Build and maintain buy-rolls based on factory capacity, yarn availability, costing strategy, and late add/chase needs.
• Ensure accuracy of Tech Pack materials and BOMs (fiber content, yarn specifications, trims).
• Validate landed cost feasibility against margin targets and sourcing strategies.
• Support PO creation and maintenance including ship mode optimization and lead-time refinement.
• Partner with Design to evaluate yarn compatibility, construction feasibility, and supplier capabilities.
• Communicate approvals and production risks to factories proactively and with professional independence.
• Prepare materials and analysis for key yarn meetings and category leadership reviews.
• Maintain real-time visibility tools for WIP, inbound tracking, and vendor performance across global supply chain nodes.
• Update POHO and Buy-Roll reports with key milestone status including lab approvals and adoption outcomes.

Role Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability with technical understanding of yarn and garment performance preferred
• Proactive problem solving with independent decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with international manufacturing partners
• High attention to detail with speed and agility across multiple development cycles
• Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Science, Fashion Merchandising, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred
• 0-1 years of experience in textile or apparel product development preferred
• Technical understanding of yarn construction, gauge capabilities, garment engineering + stitch preferred

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 www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

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.