Anthropologie Designer - Dresses

Role Summary

Anthropologie is seeking a visionary and highly creative Dress Designer to collaborate closely with our Assistant Design Director and Senior Design Director. This role is pivotal in shaping and expanding Anthropologie's diverse dress collection. The ideal candidate will possess a trend-forward, hands-on approach, bringing innovative concepts and exquisite details to life, ultimately enhancing our product offerings.

Role Responsibilities

The Designer will create unique and innovative dress product relative to the seasonal concepts and appropriate for the Anthropologie customer. The product ranges from casual dresses to highly embellished and embroidered dresses.

Work closely with Assistant Design Director and Senior Design Director to 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 and seasonal concept direction

Create AI-generated inspiration imagery to support product design

Supervise the Assistant / Associate Designer 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 and in-house patternmaking teams 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. Track fabric and trim sourcing and approvals with PD and vendors

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 / Associate Designer

Role 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

Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Google Docs, and open to learning and using emerging AI generating programs

Must have at least 7 years of experience in design experience

Position may require domestic and overseas travel

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion

The Perks

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

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