Associate Designer – Soft Wovens

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Temporary Associate Designer facilitating private label product development for Anthropologie's Soft Wovens team. Collaborating across design, technical, and sourcing teams.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support seasonal development calendar in partnership with Designer and Director of Sourcing
Execute specific design development projects as assigned by the Design Director or Designer.
Prepare development packages and participate in all communication and follow up related to each package in partnership with the Design Coordinator.
Manage development and execution of trim packages.
Set up spec sheets for all bodies.
Communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design department.
Complete all technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs.
Manage weekly fittings.
DMM should be present and active in the fitting process.
Major design detail changes must be approved by the DMM before the spec can be changed.
Maintain an active role in the weekly Design Flow Meeting.
Take notes and follow up on all outstanding issues
To support the design ideation process through researching elevated inspiration images
Working with the Senior Designer and Assistant Director on fashion sketching and embroidery design.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with partners in Buying, Production, and Design.
Ability to successfully work in a team environment
Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
Technical knowledge of knit and/or woven and/or sweaters apparel construction.
Knowledge of fabric and trims.
Knowledge of fabric treatments as well as wash and dye techniques
Knowledge of knit and/or woven and/or sweaters manufacturing techniques and processes.
Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season
Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the target customer.
Expert-ability to sketch or to communicate design ideas via computer program

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO
generous employee discounts
retirement savings

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical sketchesapparel constructionfabric knowledgetrims knowledgefabric treatmentswash techniquesdye techniquesmanufacturing techniquesfashion sketchingembroidery design

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationteamworkcreative problem solvinginnovationcost-effective design solutionstrend forecastingresearch skillsnote-takingfollow-up