What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Concept Designer position at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)?
The Anthropologie design team is looking for an Associate Concept Designer. The concept team researches trends and designs seasonal concepts as well as mid-season emerging trend capsules, category studies and chase. The associate designer will present seasonal concepts and sample review overviews to leadership, design and buying teams. Trends should be filtered and interpreted for Anthropologie and drive business, support multiple customer aesthetics, deliver key proportions, outfits and looks in apparel. Graphic design and styling abilities should be strong. Utilize AI to help designers present new shapes and proportions during sketch review process. Collaborative abilities and strong communication important. Responsible for photographing and styling during sample review process.
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
- Participate in Big Ideas kickoffs, concept presentations, road mapping/sketch reviews, and sample reviews.
- Participate in cross-concept ideation meetings.
- Identify key proportions, looks, and silhouettes.
- Conduct shape studies and runway reporting seasonally, including the quarterly cultural trend report, The Snap .
- Develop and implement new digital formats for deliverables and decks.
- Research and identify new resources for trend, design, and concept information.
- Collect images to illustrate current and future trends and concepts.
- Present and communicate seasonal concept and trend decks.
- See plans through from conception to finalization; assist with setup, outfitting, photoshoots, and manage communication with cross-functional partners for setup and sample drop-off.
- Gather new ideas for art direction to be utilized during sample review shoots.
- Stay abreast of customer identity and aesthetics.
- Partner with the Concept team to balance brand identities and maximize major trends.
- Collaborate with Print, Color, and Fabric teams.
- Work with Design Directors and Designers to push new shape, detail, and craft trends.
- Well versed in InDesign, Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suites
- Styling experience
- Midjourney and Gemini AI (not mandatory but would be great)
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.