Title

Designer, Anthropologie

Reports to

Design Director, Anthropologie North America

Supervises

Assistant/Associate Designers

Overview

To set the overall trend and direction for designs each season for their respective category. To supervise designers and ensure that designs and resulting product are appropriate for the Anthropologie customer.

Responsibilities

· The Designer will create unique and innovative product relative to the seasonal concepts and appropriate for the Anthropologie customer

· Initiate and complete line plan requirements on a seasonal basis ensuring that the product is consistent with the market trends and business strategy

· Research emerging trends and inspiration as they relate to the Anthropologie product

· Contribute to finding inspiration based upon the concept direction

· Supervise the Assistant/Associate Designers and delegate responsibilities to support the workload

· Globally source and shop raw materials markets and partner with PD to develop them within pricing guidelines

· Communicate style details to PD and collaborate with Technical Design to set-up specifications for confirmed silhouettes

· Partner with PD on the status of styles in development on a daily basis to ensure product execution meets design specifications

· Attend weekly fittings and all relevant design meetings

· Travel to factories for development and execution of programs as needed

· Develop, train, and lead the Assistant and Associate Designers

Qualifications

· Highly creative with the ability to recognize and forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Anthropologie customer

· Expert knowledge of garment construction, knit and woven fabrics, trims, washes with the ability to mock and drape on dress forms

· Detailed understanding of the Knit and woven manufacturing process and technique

· Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and commercial design solutions

· Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment

· Energetic team player with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with partners in Design, Buying, PD, and Production

· Must have at least 7 years of experience in design experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Position requires domestic and overseas travel