Temporary Assistant Designer – Dresses
URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Collaborate with the Designer and Director of Sourcing to support and maintain the seasonal development calendar.
- Execute assigned design development projects as directed by the Design Director or Designer.
- Prepare development packages and coordinate all related communication and follow-up in partnership with the Design Coordinator.
- Oversee the development and execution of trim packages to ensure design integrity and consistency.
- Create and maintain spec sheets for all garment bodies, clearly communicating fit and construction details to the Technical Design team.
- Complete all technical sketches for both domestic and international programs.
- Manage weekly fit sessions, ensuring the Design, Merchandising, and Production (DMM) team is present and actively engaged in the process.
- Any significant design changes must receive DMM approval prior to updates being made to the spec.
- Play an active role in weekly Design Flow Meetings—take detailed notes and follow up on all outstanding items to ensure alignment and progress across teams.
Requirements
- Exceptional communicator with a proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration across Buying, Production, and Design teams.
- Strong team player who thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments.
- Creative and strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to develop innovative, cost-effective design solutions that align with brand and business objectives.
- Deep technical knowledge of apparel construction across knit, woven, and/or sweater categories.
- Comprehensive understanding of fabrics, trims, and material applications, with a keen eye for quality and detail.
- Well-versed in fabric treatments, garment washes, and dyeing techniques , bringing depth and character to product development.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production methods for knit, woven, and/or sweater apparel.
- Skilled in trend research and forecasting , with the ability to anticipate color, fabric, and design direction 9–12 months ahead of the season.
- Strong ability to identify and translate emerging fashion and cultural trends into concepts that resonate with the Anthropologie customer.
- Proficient in CAD software , with the ability to clearly communicate design concepts through precise and visually compelling technical sketches.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- generous employee discounts
- retirement savings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
apparel constructionfabric treatmentsgarment washesdyeing techniquesmanufacturing processesproduction methodstrend researchforecastingtechnical sketchesspec sheets
Soft skills
exceptional communicatorcross-functional collaborationteam playercreative thinkerstrategic thinkerinnovative design solutionskeen eye for qualitydetail-orientedability to anticipate trendsability to translate trends