Anthropologie is seeking a Senior Designer for Structured Wovens to shape seasonal creative direction and supervise the associate and assistant designers. You will contribute to the overall trend vision for apparel and ensure all designs resonate with the Anthropologie customer.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the overall seasonal trend vision and creative direction across all product categories, labels, and design initiatives.
- Conduct regular market and street-style research; photograph trends and source competitive samples for design inspiration.
- Partner with the Production team to globally source fabrics and yarns that align with design intent, budget targets, and quality standards.
- Collaborate weekly with the Design Manager/Director and Buying team to review emerging trends and identify in-season opportunities.
- Work with Designers and Design Leadership each season to establish and execute the conceptual direction for the total product assortment.
- Identify and develop fabrics and yarns within line-plan and cost parameters, partnering with Production to manage lead times, minimums, and costing constraints.
- Design styles, develop or select trims, and define colorways for materials reviewed at Raw Materials meetings.
- Present development samples and color palettes at Proto and Finalization meetings for cross-functional merchant review.
- Partner with the Design Coordinator to create, maintain, and update accurate tech packs in PDM; communicate fit, construction, and design intent to Technical Design.
- Travel to factories as needed to oversee development, sampling, and execution of seasonal programs.
- Lead and manage weekly fit sessions, ensuring product integrity and consistency with design vision.
- Mentor, develop, and train Designers and Assistant/Associate Designers; establish clear development goals and foster a collaborative, high-performance design team.
What We're Looking For
- 7-9 years of progressive experience in fashion design.
- Strong understanding of fashion trends and deep knowledge of the Anthropologie customer.
- Expert-level technical knowledge of apparel construction.
- Expert-level understanding of fabrics and trims, supported by strong vendor and resource relationships.
- Extensive knowledge of fabric treatments, wash processes, and dye techniques.
- Extensive experience with manufacturing techniques and end-to-end production processes.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize, interpret, and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends.
- Ability to identify trends early and translate cultural insights into forward-thinking design concepts.
- Proven ability to research, analyze, and report on industry trends, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9–12 months ahead of season.
- Strong ability to clearly articulate creative ideas and inspire others.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comprehensive knowledge of apparel construction, including dyeing, silk screening, washing techniques, and specialized fabric treatments.
- Thorough understanding of global manufacturing techniques and production processes.
- Strong people leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, develop, and coach team members.
- Proven ability to build strong partnerships with Buyers, Design Directors, and Department Heads across the organization.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Technical Stack
- Adobe Illustrator
- PDM (Product Data Management)
Team & Environment
You will supervise associate and assistant designers and report to the Design Manager/Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Generous employee discounts
- Retirement savings
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
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