URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Anthropologie Art Director

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) • $70K — $95K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in art directing fashion photography
  • Strong portfolio showcasing fashion sensibility and visual storytelling
  • Deep passion for fashion and styling
  • Ability to produce both aspirational and commercially viable imagery in a fast-paced setting
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
  • Proficient in digital photography tools like Capture One and Photoshop
  • Experience with AI tools for visual concepting
  • Familiarity with design tools like Figma

Responsibilities

  • Create compelling PDP imagery that aligns with Anthropologie's elevated fashion aesthetic
  • Collaborate with creative teams including photographers and stylists to bring visions to life
  • Maintain high standards in styling, silhouette, and product presentation
  • Direct daily hair and makeup to complement overall styling
  • Interpret and execute seasonal trends through the brand's unique lens
  • Select and edit imagery that epitomizes brand aesthetic and product quality
  • Infuse strong fashion perspective into the entire image creation process
  • Stay abreast of trends in fashion, photography, and visual culture to enhance customer experience

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Employee discounts on products
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Support for work-life balance and employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Role Summary

We are looking for an Art Director to support the daily creative execution of PDP photography, ensuring fashion is presented in a way that feels elevated, aspirational, and inspiring while clearly showcasing the product. This highly collaborative, on-set role partners closely with photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and production teams to create compelling imagery that reflects the brand's fashion point of view and drives customer engagement. The ideal candidate is passionate about fashion and fashion photography, with an exceptional eye for styling, silhouette, model presentation, and visual storytelling, and thrives in a fast-paced studio environment.

Role Responsibilities

  • Create elevated, inspiring PDP imagery that reflects Anthropologie's fashion point of view while keeping the brand relevant, aspirational, and culturally connected.
  • Partner with photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup artists to bring product and styling to life in a way that feels aspirational and emotionally engaging.
  • Ensure exceptional standards for styling, silhouette, fit, proportion, and overall product presentation.
  • Guide daily hair and makeup direction to support styling and enhance the overall fashion story.
  • Interpret seasonal trends and creative direction through the Anthropologie lens.
  • Edit and select imagery that best captures the product, styling, and brand aesthetic.
  • Bring a strong fashion perspective and creative eye to every stage of the image-making process.
  • Stay connected to fashion, photography, art, and culture to continually evolve and elevate the customer experience.


Role Qualifications

  • Experience art directing fashion photography in a retail, e-commerce, or editorial environment.
  • Portfolio demonstrating strong fashion sensibility, visual storytelling, and model direction.
  • Passion for fashion, styling, and fashion photography.
  • Proven ability to create imagery that is both aspirational and commercially effective in a high-volume production environment.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in digital photography workflows and creative tools, including Capture One and Photoshop.
  • Experience using AI-powered tools for creative concepting, visual exploration, moodboarding, and inspiration.
  • Familiarity with collaborative design tools, including Figma.
  • Self-motivated, curious, and energized by the evolving worlds of fashion, photography, and visual culture.

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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

About URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN is a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues. Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a lifestyle specialty retail company that operates under the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Menus & Venues brands. The company's Urban Outfitters brand offers women's and men's fashion apparel, footwear, beauty and accessories, activewear and gear, and housewares, as well as music, primarily vinyl records and cassettes. The Anthropologie Group brand sells women's apparel, accessories, intimates, home decor, and gifts. The Free People brand includes bohemian apparel, accessories, intimates, and swimwear. The BHLDN brand offers wedding collections. The Terrain brand sells home goods, gifts, and garden products. The Nuuly brand is a subscription-based rental service for women's apparel. The Menus & Venues brand is a hospitality group that operates restaurants and catering.
Learn more about URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
Size
25,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$282 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$4 billion
NASDAQ
URBN
* Ladders Estimates

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