Anthropologie Designer - Structured Wovens

Anthropologie • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Anthropologie is seeking a Designer specializing in structured washed product to help design and execute collections each season, ensuring it aligns with the seasonal theme and overarching aesthetic of the Anthropologie brand.

Requirements

• Demonstrates an independent and in-depth understanding of trends, target market demands, the customer, brand objectives, and overall design aesthetic.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to build efficiencies and improve workflow processes.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and dynamic work environment with flexibility and adaptability.
• Maintains a positive attitude and proactively identifies solutions to improve processes and overcome challenges.
• Possesses a strong understanding of the Anthropologie target customer and designs with that customer in mind.
• Translates business objectives into creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Exhibits exceptional sketching ability, accurately and emotively illustrating design concepts with a strong sense of proportion and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of garment construction, fabrics and trims, as well as wash and dye treatments and techniques.
• Communicates effectively and collaborates cross-functionally with partners in Design, Buying, Product Development, Technical Design, and Print/Color + Concept.
• Highly proficient in hand sketching and digital design, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to take initiative.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple deadline-driven projects while adapting to shifting priorities and frequent changes.
• Possesses technical garment-making skills, including mocking, draping, and sewing.
• Brings experience working with washed product categories, including denim and PFD (Prepared for Dye).
• Demonstrates familiarity and knowledge of structured fabrications.
• Typically has 4+ years of experience in an Associate Designer role.

Responsibilities

• Interprets seasonal fashion direction, identifies assortment opportunities, and translates emerging merchandise trends into actionable design concepts for the business area.
• Leads the creation and execution of seasonal assortments, driving concept development from initial idea through finalization.
• Owns the development and execution of trim packages, ensuring accuracy and completion of all technical callouts.
• Creates and maintains detailed spec sheets for all bodies and styles; prepares comprehensive development packages and leads communication and follow-up for each style.
• Clearly communicates fit intent and construction details to the Technical Design team to ensure product integrity and execution.
• Prepares and presents materials for key seasonal milestone meetings, including Sketch Review, Sample Review, and Print & Color presentations.
• Maintains strong awareness of current and emerging trends; proactively shares research, competitive insights, and inspiration with the team.
• Monitors product development timelines, anticipates challenges, and implements timely solutions to minimize risks and delays.
• Partners closely with Design and Buying teams to understand financial performance, leveraging insights to inform design decisions and production strategies.
• Demonstrates accountability and leadership by representing the Design perspective in cross-functional meetings and effectively communicating key updates to leadership.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to drive alignment on targets, approvals, execution, and final outcomes.
• Embraces feedback with professionalism and agility, incorporating changes to strengthen product and team outcomes.
• Builds and sustains positive, collaborative relationships while maintaining open and proactive communication with multi-level cross-functional partners.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to contribute, offering support to teammates during critical periods or downtime.
• Navigates complex discussions and resolves conflicts constructively to achieve alignment and results.
• Takes full ownership of projects from concept through final execution and delivery.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed