Anthropologie Home Senior Designer - R&D Home Accessories

Urban Outfitters•Philadelphia, PA

13d

About The Position

Anthropologie Home is looking for a Senior R&D Designer to lead the research and development for the Home Accessories Design team. This role bridges the worlds of trend forecasting, material innovation, and the balance of form and function. Instead of focusing on the next seasonal drop, our R&D team acts as Anthropologie’s creative lab. This role focuses on scouting innovative new techniques, experimenting with materials, and pushing the boundaries of home design. Collaborating closely with cross-functional partners, this role will bridge the gap between abstract, blue-sky ideas and scalable production, ensuring our products are uniquely "only-at-Anthro" while remaining cost-conscious and manufacturable.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience as a product designer, with a specific focus on home accessories or a related field.
Demonstrated success in bringing innovative, commercially viable products to market.
Strong understanding of materials, techniques, manufacturing processes, and construction methods.
Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Experience with prototyping techniques (e.g., 3D printing, hand-modeling, or clay modeling).
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
A keen eye for detail and a genuine passion for creating beautiful, functional, and storytelling products.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Source inspiration for new ideas, materials, and techniques across a broad range of influences, including fashion, home, design, and contemporary art.
Partner with our vendor base to develop new materials and techniques, creating usable swatches, mock-ups, and reference samples.
Present relevant quality references to the design team and deliver compelling concepts during sketch reviews and seasonal milestones for the executive team.
Partner closely within the design team from initial ideation through sketching and briefing stages, maintaining an open flow of communication to seamlessly integrate material innovations and vendor capabilities into the design process.
In partnership with the Product Development (PD) team, provide technical guidance on materials and techniques to the broader design team.
Create and maintain a consistent design language and aesthetic standards across all product categories.