Anthropologie Temporary Senior Designer - Sweaters

Role Summary

Anthropologie is searching for a Temporary Senior Designer to support the Knits business at Anthropologie. They will contribute to the overall trend and direction for designs each season for Anthropologie Sweaters product categories and actively participate in designing seasonal collections. 

Role Responsibilities

• Drive the seasonal creative direction for the sweaters category ensuring alignment with brand identity and overall collection themes.

• Conduct regular market and street style research, including domestic and international shopping trips, to gather trend inspiration and identify emerging silhouettes, fabrications, and details.

• Source and select globally available fabrics and yarns within budget parameters, with a focus on innovation, quality, and relevance to the jacket category.

• Collaborate closely with the Design Director and Buying team on a weekly basis to evaluate seasonal performance, identify emerging in-season opportunities, and respond with on-trend product solutions.

• Partner with the Design Director to define the conceptual and aesthetic direction for jackets each season, ensuring cohesive integration within the broader product assortment.

• Develop products from concept to final sample, including fabric selection, trim development, and color direction, while working closely with the Raw Materials team to ensure timely alignment.

• Manage product development in collaboration with Production, balancing creative vision with costing, minimum order quantities, and lead-time constraints.

• Create and present seasonal development samples, color palettes, and silhouettes for review in internal and merchant-facing meetings such as Proto and Sample Reviews.

• Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed tech packs, spec sheets, and CADs for all selected jacket styles. Ensure fit and construction details are clearly communicated to the Technical Design team for both domestic and overseas development.

• Attend and lead weekly fittings, providing direction and feedback to refine fit, proportion, and construction across all jacket styles.

• Travel to factories as needed to support development, manage execution, and maintain quality standards.

• Supervise and mentor Assistant and Associate Designers, setting clear development goals and providing ongoing guidance and feedback. Foster a collaborative and creative studio environment that supports growth and innovation.

Role Qualifications

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