Anthropologie Associate Designer - Sweaters

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Anthropologie is seeking an Associate Designer to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind designs that reflect our seasonal vision and resonate with the Anthropologie customer. #LI-JH1

Requirements

• Demonstrates a strong creative point of view with an ability to identify and interpret fashion, cultural, and lifestyle trends relevant to the Anthropologie customer.
• Solid foundation in garment construction with hands-on experience working with knits and wovens, yarns, trims, washes, and basic draping or mock-ups on dress forms.
• Working knowledge of knit and woven manufacturing processes and techniques, with a desire to continue building technical expertise.
• Able to translate business goals into thoughtful, creative, and commercially viable design solutions.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• An enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with partners in Design, Buying, Product Development, and Production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator; familiarity with Web PDM is a plus.
• Strong hand-sketching skills with the ability to clearly communicate design ideas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on the seasonal line planning process from concept through completion, ensuring each product aligns with market trends, business strategy, and the Anthropologie aesthetic.
• Research and interpret emerging trends, cultural influences, and inspiration to inform product development and storytelling.
• Actively contribute to concept development by translating creative direction into meaningful design inspiration.
• Mentor, supervise, and delegate to Assistant Designer and Interns, fostering collaboration while supporting the overall design workload.
• Source and shop global raw material markets, partnering closely with Product Development to create materials that meet both design vision and pricing goals.
• Clearly communicate design intent and style details to Senior Designer and Product Development, collaborating with Technical Design when relevant to establish accurate specifications for approved silhouettes.
• Partner daily with Design Team to track styles through the development process, ensuring execution stays true to the original design vision.
• Participate in weekly fittings and key cross-functional design meetings to refine fit, detail, and execution.

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees