Anthropologie Associate Designer - Soft Wovens

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Retirement savings options

Job summary

URBN is seeking an Associate Designer for the Soft Wovens team in Philadelphia, PA. This role involves facilitating the development of private label products, collaborating with Designers, and managing design projects. Responsibilities include managing development packages and participating in fittings.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of fabric and trims, and the ability to forecast trends. URBN offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to business objectives with innovative design solutions.
• Expertise in sketching or communicating design ideas via computer programs.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes for knit and woven apparel.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal development calendar with Designer and Director of Sourcing.
• Manage technical sketches and communicate details to Technical Design.
• Participate in weekly Design Flow Meetings and follow up on issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Creative design solutions

Technical knowledge of apparel construction

Knowledge of fabric and trims

Trend forecasting ability

Sketching and design communication

Job description

The Anthropologie team is searching for a new associate designer to join the Soft Wovens team. The Associate Designer’s primary responsibility is to facilitate the development process of private label product. This role works in support of the Designer to design and source product appropriate to the target customer.

Role Responsibilities

• Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with Designer and Director of Sourcing
• Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the Design Director or Designer.
• Prepare development packages and participate in all communication and follow up related to each package in partnership with the Design Coordinator.
• Manage development and execution of trim packages.
• Set up spec sheets for all bodies. Communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design department. Complete all technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs.
• Manage weekly fittings. DMM should be present and active in the fitting process. Major design detail changes must be approved by the DMM before the spec can be changed.
• Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meeting. Take notes and follow up on all outstanding issues.
• Support the design ideation process through researching elevated inspiration images.
• Work with the Senior Designer and Assistant Director on fashion sketching and embroidery design.

Role Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Buying, Production, and Design.
• Ability to successfully work in a team environment.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions.
• Technical knowledge of knit and/or woven and/or sweaters apparel construction.
• Knowledge of fabric and trims.
• Knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques.
• Knowledge of knit and/or woven and/or sweaters manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9‑12 months ahead of season.
• Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the target customer.
• Expert‑ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program.

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.