Senior Designer – Apparel

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

. Set the overall trend and direction for designs each season across the respective category .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong creative vision and trend forecasting abilities, with expertise in apparel construction and fabric sourcing. Proven leadership skills in managing design teams and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver innovative product assortments.

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Trend ForecastingApparel Construction KnowledgeLeadership and Team DevelopmentCAD Skills in Illustrator and PhotoshopFabric Sourcing

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Hard Skills

Apparel ConstructionTrend ResearchFabric SourcingTechnical SketchingColor DirectionDyeing TechniquesSilk ScreeningWashing TechniquesCreative Design DevelopmentProduct Assortment Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMotivation and CoachingDelegation SkillsFeedback and Performance Evaluation

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Fashion Apparel

Industry Keywords

Fashion TrendsAnthropologie CustomerProduction GoodsDesign DirectionSeasonal Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the overall trend and direction for designs each season across the respective category
Supervise designers and ensure designs and resulting products are appropriate for the Anthropologie customer
Contribute to seasonal trend and design direction across designs, labels, and categories
Shop and observe street fashion several times a year
Take photos and purchase samples for inspiration
Globally source fabrics and yarns within budgetary guidelines
Collaborate weekly with the Design Director and Buying team on emerging trends to chase in-season
Develop conceptual direction for the total product assortment with the Design Director each season
Collaborate with Production on lead times, minimum order requirements, and costing constraints
Design styles, develop or select trims, and identify colors for selected fabrics
Present development samples and color palettes for merchant review at Proto and Sample Review Meetings
Oversee setup of spec sheets for chosen bodies
Communicate fit and construction details to Technical Design
Complete technical sketches for domestic and overseas programs using CAD where possible
Travel to factories for program development and execution
Manage weekly fittings
Develop and train Assistant and Associate Designers
Set and renew training goals each review period
Motivate and encourage designers to be creative and support business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion and cultural trends
Creative vision to identify trends in their early stages and understand their impact to fashion
Ability to adapt aspirational ideas for a broader audience
Ability to develop distinctive creative ideas for Anthropologie
Excellent communication skills
Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9–12 months ahead of season
Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Excellent hand sketching and/or CAD skills in Illustrator and Photoshop
Comprehensive knowledge of apparel construction, including dyeing, silk screening, washing techniques, and other treatments
Thorough understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes
Knowledge and ability to source fabrics, trims, labels, and other production goods
Leadership, delegation, motivation, coaching, and team-development skills
Ability to provide feedback and performance evaluations in accordance with company guidelines
Ability to develop partnerships with Buyers, Directors, and Department heads
7–10 years in women’s design
Strong understanding of fashion trends and the Anthropologie customer
Strong technical knowledge of fabrications and construction
Degree in Fashion Apparel preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Comprehensive Perks & Benefits
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees