DESCRIPTION
Please apply directly to Anthropologie for this role.
Title Anthropologie Designer- Maeve Soft Wovens
Reports toSenior Designer, Dresses
SupervisesInterns
OverviewThe Designer will contribute to the creation, development, and execution of own brand product appropriate for the Anthropologie customer.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Designer & Design Director to identify emerging trends and contribute to inspiration research
- Design styles, select trims and colors as directed by Senior Designer
- Collaborate with the Senior Designer to establish trims and create original artworks appropriate for the seasonal concept direction
- Manage development and execution of trim packages
- Create to original artworks relative to the seasonal concept
- Set-up spec sheets and communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design
- Assist in the preparation and organization of weekly development packages to be sent to the vendors
- Communicate and follow-up with PD on style development details
- Partner with PD on the status of styles in development on a daily basis to ensure product execution meets design specifications
- Review incoming garments with Designer and PD partners to ensure they are correct
- Assist in sample preparation for Pre-Proto and Finalization presentations
- Develop, train and manage seasonal interns
- Attend and participate in weekly fittings and relevant benchmark meetings
- Perform special tasks as needed
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of woven and knit garment construction
- Strong creative skills and understanding of Anthropologie brand aesthetic
- Strong passion for apparel design with the ability to recognize and translate trend direction into brand appropriate product
- Highly creative, organized and self motivated with the ability to multitask and work independently in a fast paced environment
- Sound communication skills to effectively collaborate with Design, Buying, PD, Production, and vendors
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, knowledge of Web Pdm a plus)
- Must have 3-4 years experience in apparel design
EducationBachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Textile DesignLocationPhiladelphia, PATravelSome travel required.