Senior R&D Designer: Home Accessories & Material Innovation

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) in Philadelphia is searching for a Senior R&D Designer to lead the research and development for the Home Accessories Design team. This role emphasizes innovative techniques and balancing form with function, working as part of a creative lab to scout and push boundaries in home design.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in product design with expertise in materials and manufacturing processes. Comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, and generous employee discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a product designer, focusing on home accessories or related fields.
• Proven track record of bringing innovative, commercially viable products to market.
• Strong understanding of materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Source inspiration for new ideas, materials, and techniques.
• Partner with vendor base to develop new materials and techniques.
• Create and maintain a consistent design language and aesthetic standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Prototyping techniques

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related field

Job description

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) in Philadelphia is searching for a Senior R&D Designer to lead the research and development for the Home Accessories Design team. This role emphasizes innovative techniques and balancing form with function, working as part of a creative lab to scout and push boundaries in home design.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in product design with expertise in materials and manufacturing processes. Comprehensive perks including medical, dental, vision, and generous employee discounts are offered.