Anthropologie Designer - Print

Title

Designer, Print (Apparel)

Reports to

Assistant Director, Print Concept and Design

Direct reports

• Associate Designer, Print

• Occasional Freelance / Interns

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced and creative print designer who exhibits a natural curiosity and a strong ability to innovate. The candidate should exhibit a history of successfully managing and mentoring entry level designers, showcasing exceptional leadership and skills. The ability to effectively manage deadlines and contribute to the growth of a dynamic team are crucial for excelling in this role.

Skills

• Self-motivated, possessing the ability to envision a concept and drive it forward from inception to completion.

• Resilience to adapt in the face of obstacles or setbacks, seeing them as opportunities for growth.

• Exceptional attention to detail, showcasing the ability to meticulously review and refine designs with precision.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze issues, generate solutions, and evaluate outcomes.

• Effectively manage time, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, conveying ideas, and feedback with clarity.

• Collaborate effectively, fostering positive relationships with managers, team members, and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

Creative

• Excel in creation of original artwork from drawing to hand painting and digital rendering.

• Exceptional color sense, skilled in utilizing seasonal color palettes to create modern colorings within print designs.

• Demonstrate creative ability to autonomously design prints of varying styles, sensibilities, and layouts.

• Lead print creation in reaction to seasonal concepts balancing needs of category business.

• Manage seasonal print assortment, creating dynamic & diverse ranges of print variety creating a cohesive collection.

• Strong connection to emerging print and pattern trends found within art, design, and fashion.

Partners

• Cultivate an environment where direct reports are challenged, empowered, and motivated to excel in their role.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic and creative print design team.

• Partner with CAD team to plan for support needed. Clearly communicate desired result and provide feedback as needed.

• Partner with print development team on desired outcomes, learning mill capabilities, and commenting on results.

• Leadership with cross functional partners, advocating for team objectives and priorities while being solutions oriented.

Process

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events, milestones, and deadlines.

• Manage seasonal print workload to meet all deadlines. Responsible for up to 40 printed styes per season.

• Ability to create effortless print repeats meeting style and YY needs.

• Skillfully color separate artworks, reducing colors to meet screen limitations while preserving intended aesthetic.

• Accurately manage artwork mill packages to team standards, resulting in successful execution of prints in production.

• Proactively prepare for print representation in samples, panels, printouts, and cads for product reviews.

• Review strike-offs with a detailed eye, displaying a strong ability to problem solve & advise any action/ solutions needed.

Business

• Maintain a current knowledge of the Anthropologie Apparel business as it relates to LY and Plan.

• Contribute to growth in own brand product through supporting ESU, LL, and Chase print needs.

• Support IMU goals through meeting deadlines, print efficiencies, and clear packages communication with mills.

• Awareness of successes & opportunities found in weekly business, seasonal hindsight, and quarterly Print Attributes.

Education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fine art, Textile Design, Graphic Design, or related experience necessary.

• 5-7 years’ experience in print or textile industry.

• Strong creative and technical skills in Adobe programs, keeping up to date with new features.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power Point.

• Working knowledge of technical platforms NED and Clo.

• Experience and openness to creative exploration using AI platforms.

Location

• Philadelphia, PA.

• In office. Flexible WFH 1-2 days per week as meetings and workflow allow.

• Some local and New York travel possible.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

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