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

Anthropologie Home Senior Designer - R&D Home Accessories

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) • $90K — $120K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years experience in product design, specifically in home accessories or related field.
  • Demonstrated success in launching innovative, commercially viable products.
  • Strong understanding of materials, techniques, and manufacturing processes.
  • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
  • Experience with prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, hand-modeling).
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Source inspiration for new ideas, materials, and techniques across diverse influences.
  • Partner with vendors to develop new materials, creating usable swatches and mock-ups.
  • Present quality references to the design team during milestone sketch reviews.
  • Collaborate closely within the design team from ideation through sketching stages.
  • Provide technical guidance on materials and techniques for the broader design team.
  • Maintain a consistent design language and aesthetic standards across all product categories.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Generous employee discounts.
  • Retirement savings plan options.
  • Additional benefits may vary by location and employment status.
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Anthropologie Home is looking for a Senior R&D Designer to lead the research and development for the Home Accessories Design team. This role bridges the worlds of trend forecasting, material innovation, and the balance of form and function. Instead of focusing on the next seasonal drop, our R&D team acts as Anthropologie's creative lab. This role focuses on scouting innovative new techniques, experimenting with materials, and pushing the boundaries of home design. Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, this role will bridge the gap between abstract, blue-sky ideas and scalable production, ensuring our products are uniquely "only-at-Anthro" while remaining cost-conscious and manufacturable.

Role Responsibilities

  • Trend & Concept Research: Source inspiration for new ideas, materials, and techniques across a broad range of influences, including fashion, home, design, and contemporary art.
  • Product Development: Partner with our vendor base to develop new materials and techniques, creating usable swatches, mock-ups, and reference samples.
  • Presentations & Milestones: Present relevant quality references to the design team and deliver compelling concepts during sketch reviews and seasonal milestones for the executive team.
  • Design Partnership: Partner closely within the design team from initial ideation through sketching and briefing stages, maintaining an open flow of communication to seamlessly integrate material innovations and vendor capabilities into the design process.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: In partnership with the Product Development (PD) team, provide technical guidance on materials and techniques to the broader design team.
  • Brand Consistency: Create and maintain a consistent design language and aesthetic standards across all product categories.


Role Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience as a product designer, with a specific focus on home accessories or a related field.
  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in bringing innovative, commercially viable products to market.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, and construction methods.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
  • Prototyping Skills: Experience with prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, hand-modeling, or clay modeling).
  • Core Competencies: Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Aesthetic Eye: A keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for creating beautiful, functional, and storytelling products.


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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