Product Development & Production Assistant – Home Textiles

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

Anthropologie developing and producing aesthetically correct Home Textiles samples. Supporting vendor coordination, production tracking, reports, and daily product-development operations in Philadelphia.

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

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with vendors and internal teams, while maintaining attention to detail in managing product samples and reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsProficient Computer SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAnalytical SkillsMultitaskingProactive ApproachMemorization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOutlookTradestone

Industry Keywords

Vendor ManagementSample TrackingProduct ReviewsCustoms Line ReviewWIP Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft approval and amendment emails for Coordinator review before sending to vendors
Partner with the Coordinator to identify meeting agendas, gather samples, take notes, and follow up after meetings
Create and maintain style pages in Tradestone with suppliers
Prepare for seasonal product reviews and gather cost, T&A, and sample-tracking information in Tradestone
Track vendor sample send dates, including proto samples, finalization samples, and TOPs
Gather bulk production testing and PI sheets
Manage customs line review with Compliance
Prepare for TOP meetings by gathering samples and setting up
Organize and maintain seasonal product picture packs
Manage WIP reports
Organize and check weekly packages
Draft and send seasonal emails to vendors for new briefs and sample requests for assigned categories
Follow up with vendors to ensure systems are updated accurately and on time
Keep sample reports current and manage development samples
Manage incoming and outgoing packages
Communicate professionally by email and in person with Design, Production, and Buying team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Sound communication and analytical skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with vendors as well as Design, Buying, and Artist Collaboration Teams
Ability to take direction, be proactive, and have strong problem-solving skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
Attention to detail and strong memorization skills

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