Anthropologie Weddings · 1 month ago
Urban Outfitters Design Director - Dresses
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAnthropologie Weddings is part of Urban Outfitters, a brand that embodies creative expression and trend-defining fashion. The Design Director will lead the seasonal concepting and assortment strategy for dresses, guiding a team of designers to create collections that resonate with fashion trends while meeting business objectives.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Own the seasonal design vision, translating macro trends into key items and outfitting stories
Drive raw material innovation across core and seasonal categories—fabric, wash, trim, stitch, and embellishment
Collaborate with other Design Directors to ensure cross-category cohesion and outfitting synergy
Elevate brand identity through thoughtful branding and storytelling across the assortment
Guide designers in developing styles that reflect seasonal concepts and meet business needs
Partner with Product Development and R&D to align raw material vision with cost and quality goals
Collaborate with Print + Color teams to ensure balanced, integrated print stories
Conduct competitive shopping and trend analysis to inform design direction
Inspire, mentor, and coach a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability
Provide clear, constructive feedback and create growth opportunities for junior talent
Partner with the Senior Director to align team efforts with brand and business objectives
Work closely with Buying, Planning, Production, and Marketing to ensure alignment and execution
Communicate progress and resolve development issues in partnership with cross-functional teams
Lead seasonal presentation set-ups and ensure readiness for key milestones
Analyze weekly performance metrics to inform design decisions and identify white space opportunities
Present seasonal concepts and assortments to leadership with clarity and strategic insight
Manage team budgets and ensure alignment with financial goals
Adhere to master calendar deadlines and drive process efficiency
Qualification
Required
10–12+ years of design and leadership experience in fashion/apparel
Deep understanding of youth culture, fashion trends, and the Urban Outfitters customer
Expert-level knowledge of apparel construction, fabric development, and manufacturing processes
Strong hand and digital sketching ability; Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office proficiency
Experience with AI tools for creative ideation and presentation (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)
Familiarity with Treadstone and BOM systems
Highly organized, adaptable, and solution-oriented
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