What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anthropologie Home Assistant Textiles Designer - Rugs, Curtains, Pillows, Doormats position at Anthropologie?
Role Summary
Anthropologie Home is seeking a visionary Assistant Designer for Home Textiles. TheAssistant Designer provides foundational support to the design team, assisting with the daily administrative andcreative tasks required to move a product from concept to production. This role focuses on developing technicalproficiency and a foundational understanding of the Anthropologie Home brand and customer.
Role Responsibilities
- Design Concept Development
- Create original and visually appealing textiles that align with current market trends and our brand identity
- Support the design team in preparing materials, boards, and samples for concept and sketch presentations.
- Organize and maintain the sample library, fabric headers, and seasonal core color palettes.
- Research and Development
- Conduct home & fashion trend and market research and continually push new develop and innovativetechniques and materials.
- Sketching
- Produce digital sketches to communicate design idea and explore creative concepts.
- Technical Specifications and Product Execution
- Assist in sketching and flat drawing refinements under the guidance of senior staff.
- Working with our product development team to assist in the creation of samples and evaluate the executionof sketches.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including concept, product development, merchandising, andmarketing, to ensure cohesive storytelling across all channels.
- Help prepare and set up for Line Reviews and cross-functional meetings.
Role Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Home Design, Textile Design or similar area preferred
- Entry-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and basic sketching skills. Interestin AI programs.
- Internship experience
- Be curious about the world around you and design trends in social and media and retail
- Foundational understanding of design principles and interest in home product construction.
- Extreme attention to detail and strong management and organizational skills.
- Strong desire to learn the retail business and design process in a fast-paced environment.
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The Perks
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EEO Statement
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