Anthropologie Senior Designer - Print & Concept

Anthropologie is seeking an experienced and creative senior concept designer who exhibits a natural curiosity and strong ability to innovate. This position will focus on the research and development of seasonal print and pattern trends and concepts for the Anthropologie apparel brands.

Skills

• Self-motivated, possessing the ability to envision a concept and drive it forward.
• Passionate and knowledgable of emerging trends from runway, apparel brands, street style, art, design, influencers.
• Resilience to adapt in the face of obstacles or setbacks, seeing them as opportunities for growth.
• 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.

Partnerships

• Take initiative to understand expectations, proactively seek clarification of goals and deliverables as needed.
• Effectively communicates creative ideas to executive leadership, cross-functional partners, and team.
• Exceptional ability to foster strong partnerships with cross functional partners to create cohesive concept presentations
• Strong ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic concept team.

Creative

• Leads in creating original, trend-forward, brand appropriate print concepts & seasonal trend packs.
• Strong digital presentation skills, utilizing Indesign to create impactful & inspiring trend packs.
• Demonstrate creative ability to autonomously research & self direct to present print trends seasonally & in weekly meetings.
• Strong connection and knowledge of past & emerging print and pattern trends found within art, design, and fashion.
• Utilize AI to create emotive imagery that is trend forward & supports concept Directives.

Process

• Proactively prepare for weekly concept meetings, updating & developing print trends in reaction to feedback.
• Lead seasonal trend & concept workload to meet all deadlines.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of the department’s calendar, including key events, milestones, and deadlines.
• Maintain a current knowledge of the Anthro Apparel business as it relates to LY and Plan.
• Awareness of successes & opportunities found in weekly business, seasonal hindsight, and quarterly Print Attributes.

• Bachelor’s degree in fine art, textile design, graphic design, or related experience necessary.
• 8-10 years of experience in print or textile industry.
• Experienced in trend forecasting, print design, and apparel design.
• Advanced creative and technical skills in Adobe photoshop & Indesign.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and Power Point.
• Experience in creative image creation using AI platforms.#LI-AE1

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