Anthropologie: Temporary Assistant Designer - Home Textiles

Founded in 1992, Anthropologie (www.anthropologie.com) operates more than 175 retail stores in North America and Europe, and ships to over 100 countries worldwide via our ecommerce channels.  We cater to fashionable, educated, and creative women between the ages of 28 to 45, who desire an inspirational shopping experience.  To that end, we are committed to exceeding her expectations in un­expected, delightful ways.  Our unique product assortment includes women's apparel and accessories, home furnishings and décor, gifts, beauty, and found objects.  Our mission is to provide our customer with an unimagined experience.

Title

Assistant Designer, Home Textiles

Reports to

Design Director, Home Textiles

Supervises

N/A

Overview

The Assistant Designer will design brand-appropriate product that fits within a season’s conceptual vision, and addresses the needs of the customer, under the supervision of the Designer/Senior Designer. The Assistant Designer will use technical knowledge and knowledge of trends, materials, design and our vendor’s capabilities, to prepare clear, detailed design briefs to be reviewed by supervisor. The Assistant Designer will bring new ideas to the team and will actively contribute to the design process.

Responsibilities

• With the guidance of a senior designer or design director, to design products that fit within the conceptual vision and company aesthetic, while utilizing & developing your technical knowledge.
• Prepare clear and detailed design brief packages and amendments (including technical drawings, color, trim, finish, material direction, and technique reference) for product development, under the guidance of manager.
• Attend Monday Design Staff Meeting and Tuesday Design Happy Hour, and contribute weekly.
• Attend and contribute to proto reviews, finalizations and design meetings on an as-needed basis.
• Travel domestically as needed and report back to team (Print shows, store visits, trade shows, domestic inspiration, etc.)
• Continually work to champion the brand vision and to have a solid understanding of the customer
• Be inspired (visiting/exploring museums, shows, designers, artists, etc.)
• Manage multiple projects at all times
• Contribute product ideas, tears and technique reference, to fit within the line plan
• Maintain knowledge of trends, our competition and the market. Share interesting finds with team.
• Be responsible for interpreting a season’s concept and color direction, and applying them to the products you are designing.
• Work with design director on seasonal trend and concept presentations as needed.
• Support interns, new and junior team members as needed

Qualifications

• Proficient in computer programs (Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint). Able to quickly learn new ones.
• Active seeker of knowledge and self-starter
• Keen ability to multi-task
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to support all team members: seeks out new ways to help/support more senior members of team, and mentors more junior members of team, while leading by example.
• Grasps Hand Techniques (Ability to draw, paint, sketch, and more) that support ability to design brand-appropriate product.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Travel

Some travel required.