Anthropologie: Temporary Design Assistant- Home Concept

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

Temporary Design Assistant- Home Concept

Reports to

Senior Concept Designer

Responsibilities

·         Researching visual content for Home Concept Design documents.

·         Producing constant flow of image reference across all home product categories including print/ pattern and color.

·         Presenting ideas in a clear format, digitally & physically.

·         Managing all image resources – blogs, pinterest and other web content.

·         Managing all image research folders.

·         Maintaining folders for formal presentation documents and supporting files.

·         Create and compose presentation boards and maintain boards throughout the season.

·         Photograph and record all color, fabric, and presentation materials for company distribution.

·         Support Concept Team with set-ups and breakdowns of presentations.

·         Support Creative Director and Senior Concept Designer with calendar management.

Qualifications

·         Requires knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.

·         Requires knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

·         Skills in the areas of digital photography and graphic design.

·         Design, styling, visual merchandising, or buying experience preferred, but not required.

Job Skills

·         Must have a unique creative perspective on trends in the marketplace and how they relate to the Anthropologie customer, with the ability to apply those trends to Home Concept.

·         Strong knowledge of the Anthropologie Customer and the ability to translate marketplace and trend trajectories for that customer.

·         Must have a unique creative perspective applicable to future Home trends as they relate to the Anthropologie customer.

·         Must be self-motivated and have the ability to see creative vision through from inception to completion.

·         Must be enthusiastic about product and categories and be motivating in presentation and communication style.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to organize complex information and manage multiple projects.

·         Ability to work independently with high sense of urgency while supporting company goals and objectives.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with a background in Graphic Design, Product Design, Photography, Fine Art, Fashion Design, or similar discipline.

Location

Philadelphia, PA