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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 10 hours ago

Anthropologie Associate Designer

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

URBN is a company that encompasses brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. They are seeking an Associate Designer to assist in designing and executing seasonal collections that align with the brand's aesthetic and fashion direction.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists in interpretating seasonal fashion direction, assortment opportunities, and merchandise trends for area

Actively participates, contributes, and assists Senior Designer in creating seasonal assortment

Manages development and execution of trim packages and completes all technical callouts

Sets up spec sheets for all bodies/styles, prepares development packages and participates in all communication and follow up related to each package

Communicates fit and construction details to Technical Design department

Prepares presentation materials for seasonal benchmark meetings such as Sketch review, Sample Review, and Print + Color Day

Maintains awareness of trend, shares research and inspiration

Monitors developments, anticipates problems, and initiates solutions in a timely manner to minimize problems or delays

Works closely with Design and Buying partners to gain an understanding of financial reports and earnings as they relate to design production

Provides reliable and responsible support to Designer/Senior Designer

Proactively represents their team and a Design point of view at all relevant meetings while communicating the necessary information to their manager

Collaborates with various departments about target approvals, execution, and outcomes

Receives feedback with a willingness to collaborate on ideas and necessary changes

Builds and sustains positive collaborative relationships and maintain open and proactive communication with multi level cross-functional partners

Proactive about finding work/offering help or support to teammates during down time or critical times

Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution

Takes ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualification

Garment construction knowledgeAdobe IllustratorPhotoshopSketching skillsTrend analysisTechnical design communicationCollaboration skillsProblem-solvingAdaptabilitySelf-motivationOrganizational skills

Required

Independently seeks out a strong knowledge of trends, target market demands, customer, brand objectives and design aesthetic

Brings a desire to build efficiencies

Flexible, adaptable with the ability to flourish in a fast paced, high pressure and challenging work environment

Displays curiosity and desire to solve problems and improve processes

Strong understanding of the Anthropologie target customer

Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design

Excellent ability to sketch design ideas accurately and emotionally, strong sense of proportion and can accurately illustrate details

Working knowledge of garment construction, fabric and trims, wash and dye treatments and techniques

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Design, Buying, PD, Tech Design, Print/Color + Concept

Excellent hand and computer sketching/ CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as well as Procreate

Proactive and self-motivated

Organized with a strong ability prioritize multiple deadline driven tasks and flexibility to adapt to a fast paced and frequent changes

Possesses mocking, draping, sewing and other technical skills related to garment making

2-3 years in Assistant role recommended

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Much more

Company

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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