Anthropologie · 17 hours ago
Technical Designer - Structured Jackets and Pants
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expAnthropologie is looking for a technical designer who executes Design’s vision by providing the appropriate fit, quality, and construction targeted to the consumer and end use. The role involves troubleshooting issues related to fit, construction, and quality control while collaborating with the Technical Design Manager and cross-functional teams.
BeautyEdiscoveryFashionLifestyleRetail
Hiring Manager
Ann Burton
Responsibilities
Build relationships/partnerships with cross functional team members, such as Design Product Development and Production
Identify efficiencies within their brand or category to support CTM initiative
Assist with seasonal trend block and construction development
Manage workload to department initiatives
Instruct and communicate to agents/factories the appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing while adhering to Design’s concepts
Conducts live and 3D fittings with/without designers to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design’s requirements
Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues
Evaluate best/worst sellers and competitors to make improvements in technical methods and fit for upcoming seasons
Assigns base size garments measurements appropriate to each style that correlates to the three-dimensional body and desired end use
Assures to use all appropriate cost cutting methods in style development
Assigns appropriate grading to all points of measure keeping the proportion accurate in relation to our predetermined sizing
Other duties as specified by management
Participate in technical training methods for agents and factories
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge in assembling a detailed technical package to communicate proper instruction to agents/factories for initial or in process style development
Advanced knowledge of structured garment construction, including interfacings & finishings
Knowledgeable in pattern making, garment construction, and manufacturing including factory machinery, procedures, and methods within their category
3D system experience
Solid experience of a minimum of 5 years conducting live fittings and determining the necessary pattern changes to create the desired look and fit
Experience in assigning easily understood points of measure that will progress the style through development and secure the fit during production QC inspections
Ability to independently determine appropriate grade rules to all points of measure that correlate to each specific style and sizing
Highly organized and experienced in all phases of technical design
Prioritize effectively
Works effectively with cross-functional teams
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties
Pro-actively approach problem solving
Decision maker
Adapt quickly to changes
Proficient in a PLM system
Driven by deadlines with a high sense of urgency
Ability to understand and fully incorporate the brand's aesthetic
Minimum of 6 years experience in Technical Design which can include up to 3 years of factory experience and/or production pattern making
Company
Anthropologie
Anthropologie is a clothing company that offers clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, decoration, beauty, and gifts.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
A
Anu Narayanan
Chief Merchandising Officer
Chris Milligan
Sr. Director of Business Integration for Anthropologie
Recent News
2026-01-24
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