URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 1 week ago
Anthropologie Senior Design Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expURBN is a diverse company that encompasses brands like Anthropologie and Free People. They are seeking a Senior Design Director responsible for leading the design team and creating innovative seasonal collections that resonate with the Anthropologie customer.
ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design
Responsibilities
Function as leader, mentor, and manager for the design team
Create fresh, innovative, and commercial seasonal collections as well as ongoing fast turn product
Collaborate with Executive Creative Director, Brand Director, and DMM’s to ensure outstanding design execution while meeting business objectives
Partner with Executive Creative Director on seasonal inspiration, concept direction and trend
Guide Designer Teams in the development of styles that support the seasonal design concepts and fulfill the needs of the business as outlined by the Buying team
Work closely with other category Design Directors to cross pollinate ideas, outfitting, assortment balance and maintain seasonal design direction
Collaborate with Print & Color team on seasonal print & color direction and assortment
Facilitate the seasonal development calendar in collaboration with the Design Manager
Prepare for and participate in all relevant product meetings
Manage the teams’ budgets, ensuring monthly budget requirements are met
Oversee branding of the seasonal assortment and work to build, improve, and elevate brand identity
Qualification
Required
Ideal candidate should be highly creative and have a strong point of view
Outstanding taste level with the ability to recognize, forecast, and translate industry trend direction
Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to direct Designers in a positive and strategic way while nurturing creativity at all levels
Strong understanding of retail business to identify product opportunities and offer innovative design solutions
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with partners in Buying, Production, and Design
Outstanding creative talent and taste level with the ability to recognize, forecast, and translate industry trend direction
Expert technical knowledge of product, raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and processes
Strong understanding of the Anthropologie customer aesthetic and product
Must have at least 10 years experience in Apparel Design
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
And much more!
Company
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Azeez Hayne
Chief Administrative Officer
Ermenedgildo Zegna
Founder
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