What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anthropologie Home Assistant Textiles Designer - Rugs, Curtains, Pillows, Doormats position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
Anthropologie Home is seeking a visionary Assistant Designer for Home Textiles. The
Assistant Designer provides foundational support to the design team, assisting with the daily administrative and
creative tasks required to move a product from concept to production. This role focuses on developing technical
proficiency and a foundational understanding of the Anthropologie Home brand and 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.
Assistant Designer provides foundational support to the design team, assisting with the daily administrative and
creative tasks required to move a product from concept to production. This role focuses on developing technical
proficiency 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 innovative techniques 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 execution of sketches.
- Collaboration
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including concept, product development, merchandising, and marketing, to ensure cohesive storytelling across all channels.
- Help prepare and set up for Line Reviews and cross-functional meetings.
- 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. Interest in 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.
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.