Senior Design Director

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

Senior Design Director creating innovative Anthropologie apparel collections. Leading designers, shaping seasonal direction, and elevating the brand’s Philadelphia-based product identity.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates exceptional leadership and creative direction in apparel design, with a strong understanding of retail business and the ability to forecast and translate industry trends into innovative product solutions. Proven experience in managing design teams, budgets, and seasonal collections while maintaining alignment with brand identity and customer aesthetic.

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Leadership SkillsApparel Design ExpertiseTrend ForecastingBudget ManagementCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Apparel DesignTechnical Knowledge of ProductManufacturing TechniquesSeasonal Collection DevelopmentDesign Execution

Soft Skills

CreativityCommunication SkillsStrategic DirectionTeam Management

Industry Keywords

Retail Business UnderstandingBrand IdentityAnthropologie Customer AestheticSeasonal Development CalendarPrint and Color Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and manage the design team
Create innovative and commercial seasonal collections and ongoing fast-turn product
Collaborate with the Executive Creative Director, Brand Director, and DMMs on design execution and business objectives
Partner with the Executive Creative Director on seasonal inspiration, concept direction, and trends
Guide Designer Teams in developing styles aligned with seasonal concepts and Buying team needs
Collaborate with other category Design Directors on ideas, outfitting, assortment balance, and seasonal design direction
Collaborate with the Print & Color team on seasonal print, color direction, and assortment
Facilitate the seasonal development calendar with the Design Manager
Prepare for and participate in relevant product meetings
Manage team budgets and meet monthly budget requirements
Oversee seasonal assortment branding and build, improve, and elevate brand identity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Highly creative with a strong point of view
Outstanding taste level and ability to recognize, forecast, and translate industry trend direction
Exceptional leadership skills, with ability to direct Designers positively and strategically while nurturing creativity
Strong understanding of retail business to identify product opportunities and offer innovative design solutions
Excellent communication skills to collaborate with partners in Buying, Production, and Design
Outstanding creative talent and taste level
Expert technical knowledge of product, raw materials, manufacturing techniques, and processes
Strong understanding of the Anthropologie customer aesthetic and product
At least 10 years of experience in Apparel Design

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees