Anthropologie Weddings · 3 months ago
Free People Senior Designer - Embellishment & Craft
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is seeking a Senior Designer for Femme Embellishment to lead and support the embellishment, embroidery, and surface design for the Free People brand. This role focuses on overseeing the creation of original artwork, managing deadlines, and contributing to the growth of a dynamic design team.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with the Design Director to execute the seasonal textile vision
Be actively involved in the seasonal trend process, providing structured insights and supporting the Design Director to ensure the vision is realized
Keep up to date on embellishment, embroidery and craft trends
In collaboration with the Design Director, create seasonal craft sourcing packs based on the season’s trends
Launch vendor developments to get ahead on craft at the start of the season and push new materials and techniques
Work with design and buying teams to develop embellishments and embroideries for retail and wholesale divisions
Participate actively in design flow meetings, collaborating with print/graphics to show a cohesive story
Use traditional drawing, painting, and other artistic techniques, as well as Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and AI, to create artwork, layouts, and colorways that are on-brand and trend-appropriate
Hand mocking embroidery/embellishment is encouraged for trend presentations and technique references
Develop seasonal print and surface design mood boards that reflect trends for embellishment, embroidery and craft, balancing customer-forward innovation with volume needs
Inspire and mentor your team by offering guidance, constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative and innovative design environment
Conduct research, create specific artworks, and manage an associate designer to bring the Design Director’s vision to life
Source vintage textiles, swatches, and digital image libraries for inspiration to enhance original artwork designs
Utilize AI platforms to diversify and enhance artwork offerings
Stay current with fashion trends related to craft and color, incorporating them into designs while ensuring they remain fresh and brand-appropriate
Analyze & identify opportunities for growth in processes and within the team
Maintain organized file folders with established saving and naming conventions to facilitate easy access for teammates
Develop artwork layouts and provide colorways, collaborating with the color team to align with specific palettes
Work with product development and technical designers to set up engineered artworks
Generate CADs to communicate placement on garments and create technical packages for artwork to be sent to vendors and factories
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Textiles, Surface Design, Fine Art, Illustration or relate field preferred
8-10 Years Experience preferred
Ability to work on site 3-5 days per week at our Home Office (Navy Yard) in Philadelphia, PA
Proven experience in embroidery, embellishment, craft and textile design with strong skills in hand drawing/painting and digital rendering
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, Fresco, and NedGraphics
Competence in Microsoft Office 365
Experience and enthusiasm for creatively exploring AI platforms
Excellent communication skills with a flexible and positive attitude
Experience managing one or two direct reports
A creative mindset with a passion for surface design and trend
Preferred
Hands on techniques: sewing, and embroidery/embellishment a plus
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Much more
Company
Anthropologie Weddings
A wedding destination, exclusively from Anthropologie Anthropologie Weddings is a destination for the bride in search of uniquely beautiful ways to celebrate a uniquely beautiful love story.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase