Anthropologie Designer- Pilcro C&S Knits

Title
Designer, Pilcro C&S Knits
Reports to
Executive Design Director
Supervises
Assistant/Associate Designers
Overview
The Designer will create unique and innovative product relative to the seasonal concepts and appropriate for the Anthropologie customer.
Responsibilities

• Research emerging trends and inspiration as they relate to the Anthropologie product
• Initiate and complete line plan requirements on a seasonal basis ensuring that the product is consistent with the market trends and business strategy
• Partner with PD on the status of styles in development on a daily basis to ensure product execution meets design specifications
• Communicate style details to PD and collaborate with Technical Design to set-up specifications for confirmed silhouettes
• Travel to factories for development and execution of programs as needed
• Contribute to finding inspiration based upon the concept direction
• Attend weekly fittings and all relevant design meetings
• Develop, train, and lead the Assistant and Associate Designers
• Globally source and shop raw materials markets and partner with PD to develop them within pricing guidelines
• Supervise the Assistant/Associate Designers and delegate responsibilities to support the workload

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative, and commercial design solutions
• Expert knowledge of garment construction, knit and woven fabrics, trims, washes with the ability to mock and drape on dress forms.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in knit top and/or soft woven design
• Detailed understanding of the Knit and woven manufacturing process and technique
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask in fast paced environment
• Highly creative with the ability to recognize and forecast fashion and cultural trends as they relate to the Anthropologie customer.
• Energetic team player with excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with partners in Design, Buying, PD, and Production.
• Proficient computer skills of Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and Illustrator, Web Pdm is a plus

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
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