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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 1 month ago

Anthropologie Senior Designer - Sweaters & Knitwear

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

URBN is a company that encompasses brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. They are seeking a Senior Designer for Sweaters who will set the trend direction for designs, supervise designers, and ensure product appropriateness for the Anthropologie customer.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Initiate and 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

Contribute to finding inspiration based upon the concept direction

Supervise the Assistant/Associate Designers 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 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

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 and Associate Designers

Qualification

Knitwear designGarment constructionTrend forecastingMicrosoft OfficePhotoshopIllustratorLeadership skillsHand sketchingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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 machines, yarns, 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 computer skills of Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Web Pdm is a plus

Strong hand sketching skills

Must have at least 9 years of experience in knitwear design

Preferred

Education - Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field is preferred

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.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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