What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anthropologie Associate Designer - Sweaters position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
Anthropologie is seeking an Associate Designer to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind designs that reflect our seasonal vision and resonate with the Anthropologie customer.
Role Responsibilities
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
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Role Responsibilities
- Work on the seasonal line planning process from concept through completion, ensuring each product aligns with market trends, business strategy, and the Anthropologie aesthetic.
- Research and interpret emerging trends, cultural influences, and inspiration to inform product development and storytelling.
- Actively contribute to concept development by translating creative direction into meaningful design inspiration.
- Mentor, supervise, and delegate to Assistant Designer and Interns, fostering collaboration while supporting the overall design workload.
- Source and shop global raw material markets, partnering closely with Product Development to create materials that meet both design vision and pricing goals.
- Clearly communicate design intent and style details to Senior Designer and Product Development, collaborating with Technical Design when relevant to establish accurate specifications for approved silhouettes.
- Partner daily with Design Team to track styles through the development process, ensuring execution stays true to the original design vision.
- Participate in weekly fittings and key cross-functional design meetings to refine fit, detail, and execution.
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- Demonstrates a strong creative point of view with an ability to identify and interpret fashion, cultural, and lifestyle trends relevant to the Anthropologie customer.
- Solid foundation in garment construction with hands-on experience working with knits and wovens, yarns, trims, washes, and basic draping or mock-ups on dress forms.
- Working knowledge of knit and woven manufacturing processes and techniques, with a desire to continue building technical expertise.
- Able to translate business goals into thoughtful, creative, and commercially viable design solutions.
- Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- An enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with partners in Design, Buying, Product Development, and Production.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator; familiarity with Web PDM is a plus.
- Strong hand-sketching skills with the ability to clearly communicate design ideas.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field preferred.
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
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.