Anthropologie Technical Designer

Role Summary

Anthropologie is looking for a technical designer who executes Design's vision by providing the appropriate fit, quality, and construction that are targeted to the consumer and end use while supporting the business requirements. Responsible to trouble shoot any issues such as fit, construction, and quality control. Takes ownership of styles and sets a positive example for their team. Collaborates with the Technical Design Manager to support needs and expectations of the Tech area. Position requires creating and maintaining accurate files and reports.

Role Responsibilities

TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGEMENT

• Build relationships / partnerships with cross functional team members, such as Design Product Development and Production.
• Identify efficiencies within their brand or category to support CTM initiative.
• Assist with seasonal trend block and construction development.
• Manage workload to department initiatives.
• Instruct and communicate to agents / factories the appropriate construction, fit and block information to ensure successful manufacturing while adhering to Design's concepts.
• Conducts live and 3D fittings with / without designers to determine what fit and construction changes are necessary to achieve Design's requirements.
• Advise repair options to factories on fit or quality related issues.
• Evaluate best / worst sellers and competitors to make improvements in technical methods and fit for upcoming seasons.
• Assigns base size garments measurements appropriate to each style that correlates to the three-dimensional body and desired end use.
• Assures to use all appropriate cost cutting methods in style development.
• Assigns appropriate grading to all points of measure keeping the proportion accurate in relation to our predetermined sizing.
• Other duties as specified by management.

SOURCING STRATEGY

Role Qualifications

Minimum of 6 years experience in Technical Design which can include up to 3 years of factory experience and / or production pattern making.

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com / work-with-us / benefits

EEO Statement

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