Kristin Kury
About Kristin Kury
Kristin Kury is a Fabric Associate at URBN, where she has worked since 2021, following her role as Fabric Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from Bryn Mawr College and has extensive experience in fabric management and costume design.
Work at URBN
Kristin Kury has been employed at URBN, which encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly, since 2021. She currently holds the position of Fabric Associate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to this role, she served as Fabric Coordinator for 11 months from 2020 to 2021, and as Assistant Fabric Coordinator for two years from 2018 to 2020. In addition, she briefly worked as a Payroll Associate for four months in 2017. Throughout her tenure at URBN, she has been involved in negotiating pricing and delivery timelines for over 200 garments each season, overseeing the process from sample stage to bulk production.
Education and Expertise
Kristin Kury earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre/Theater from Bryn Mawr College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She also participated in a Semester Abroad program at Temple University Japan in 2015, which lasted for 11 months. Her educational background has provided her with a foundation in the arts, which she applies in her current role in the fabric industry.
Background
Before joining URBN, Kristin Kury worked at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc. as Assistant Costume and Props Manager from 2016 to 2018. This role involved managing costume and prop resources for various productions. Her experience in this position contributed to her skills in fabric management and coordination, which she later applied at URBN.
Achievements in Fabric Management
During her time at URBN, Kristin Kury implemented a new intake procedure to ensure that fabric developments met required criteria. She also created a new filing system for tracking outbound fabric developments and received sample yardage. These initiatives have contributed to improved efficiency in the fabric management process.