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

Anthropologie Senior Designer - Structured Wovens

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) • $90K — $120K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-9 years of progressive experience in fashion design
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
  • Expert-level technical knowledge of apparel construction
  • Deep understanding of fashion trends, especially related to Anthropologie customers
  • Strong relationships with fabric and trim vendors

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to seasonal trend vision across all product categories and labels
  • Conduct market research and source samples for design inspiration
  • Partner with Production to source fabrics and yarns that meet design intent
  • Collaborate with Design Manager and Buying team to review trends and identify opportunities
  • Work with Designers to establish and execute product assortment concepts
  • Design styles and define colorways for materials
  • Present samples and color palettes for cross-functional reviews
  • Update tech packs and communicate design intent to Technical Design
  • Travel to factories for oversight of development and sampling
  • Lead fit sessions to ensure design integrity
  • Mentor and develop junior team members

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Comprehensive perks and benefits package
Full Job Description
Role Summary

Anthropologie is looking for a Senior Designer for Structured Wovens to contribute to the overall trend and direction for designs each season for Anthropologie apparel product categories. The Senior Designer will actively participate in designing seasonal collections while supervising the associate and assistant designers to ensure that designs and resulting product are appropriate for the Anthropologie customer.

Role Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the overall seasonal trend vision and creative direction across all product categories, labels, and design initiatives.
  • Conduct regular market and street-style research throughout the year; photograph trends and source competitive samples for design inspiration.
  • Partner with the Production team to globally source fabrics and yarns that align with design intent, budget targets, and quality standards.
  • Collaborate weekly with the Design Manager/Director and Buying team to review emerging trends and identify in-season opportunities.
  • Work closely with Designers and Design Leadership each season to establish and execute the conceptual direction for the total product assortment.
  • Identify and develop fabrics and yarns within line-plan and cost parameters, partnering with Production to manage lead times, minimums, and costing constraints.
  • Design styles, develop or select trims, and define colorways for materials reviewed at Raw Materials meetings.
  • Present development samples and color palettes at Proto and Finalization meetings for cross-functional merchant review.
  • Partner with the Design Coordinator to create, maintain, and update accurate tech packs in PDM; communicate fit, construction, and design intent to Technical Design. Complete all technical sketches for both domestic and overseas programs.
  • Travel to factories as needed to oversee development, sampling, and execution of seasonal programs.
  • Lead and manage weekly fit sessions, ensuring product integrity and consistency with design vision.
  • Mentor, develop, and train Designers and Assistant/Associate Designers; establish clear development goals each review period and foster a collaborative, creative, and high-performance design team.


Role Qualifications

Core Competencies & Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize, interpret, and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends.
  • Creative Vision: Ability to identify trends in their early stages and translate cultural insights into compelling, forward-thinking design concepts. Skilled at distilling aspirational ideas into key details that resonate with a broad, aspirational customer while maintaining brand relevance and accessibility.
  • Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on industry trends, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season. Brings original creative ideas that provide Anthropologie with a clear point of differentiation in the market without becoming overly niche or obscure.
  • Strong ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and inspire others. Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator for CAD development and design presentations. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with Designers, Buyers, and cross-functional Home Office partners.
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Capable of delegating responsibilities and directing the daily workflow of Assistant and Associate Designers while providing clear creative and technical guidance.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of apparel construction, including dyeing, silk screening, washing techniques, and specialized fabric treatments.
  • Thorough understanding of global manufacturing techniques and production processes. Ability to travel to factories and conduct effective, results-driven vendor and agent meetings.
  • Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, develop, and coach team members. Recognizes that building and nurturing high-performing teams is critical to the company's success. Provides constructive feedback and performance evaluations in alignment with company guidelines, with a focus on internal growth and advancement.
  • Proven ability to build strong partnerships with Buyers, Design Directors, and Department Heads across the organization.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred.
Experience Requirements
  • 7-9 years of progressive experience in fashion design.
  • Strong understanding of fashion trends and deep knowledge of the Anthropologie customer.
  • Expert-level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
  • Expert-level understanding of fabrics and trims, supported by strong vendor and resource relationships.
  • Extensive knowledge of fabric treatments, wash processes, and dye techniques.
  • Extensive experience with manufacturing techniques and end-to-end production processes.


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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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