Anthropologie Weddings · 2 weeks ago
Urban Outfitters Design Assistant - Sweaters
US-PA-Philadelphia
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAnthropologie Weddings is seeking a Sweaters Design Assistant to join the Women’s Design Team. This role plays a key support function within the design department, collaborating closely with designers and cross-functional partners to contribute to the design process from concept through sample development and final presentation.
E-CommerceFashionRetailWedding
Responsibilities
Support the preparation of seasonal presentations and internal meetings (Sketch Review, Finalization, Print & Color Day) with a focus on sweater needs
Assist in stitch and swatch development, including organizing digital and physical libraries, tracking yarns, and experimenting with knit structures
Create and maintain accurate tech packs and BOMs in Tradestone, updating construction details, stitch techniques, and yarn specs throughout the season
Collaborate with sweater designers and cross-functional teams (Product Development, Fabric, Buying) to track samples, manage approvals, and ensure design intent is executed
Help manage and organize seasonal sweaters and knit fabrics, including purging old styles through Sample Sale and Fabscrap programs
Use basic draping, mocking, and sewing skills to visualize design ideas and explore garment construction
Illustrate sweater silhouettes, stitch layouts, and knit textures to clearly communicate concepts and emotional direction
Conduct ongoing trend and cultural research (retail, street style, vintage, social media) and share relevant inspiration with the team
Support international shipments and mail-outs, ensuring timely delivery of swatches, samples, and documentation
Maintain and update seasonal documents such as linesheets, tech packs, BOMs, and XD files
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Fashion Design or related field
Passion for sweaters, yarns, and stitch development
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
Experience or familiarity with tech pack platforms
Interest in or exposure to AI tools for design (e.g., Midjourney, PromeAI, ChatGPT)
Basic garment construction skills: sewing, draping, and mocking
Strong illustration and visualization skills for design concepts
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional and collaborative in cross-functional settings
Receptive to feedback, solution-oriented, and curious with a desire to learn and grow
Demonstrates time management, initiative, and awareness of both design and business goals
Alignment with the UO customer, brand aesthetic, and core values
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.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase