Anthropologie Home Assistant Designer - Functional Decor

Anthropologie Home is seeking an Assistant Designer for Functional Decor.  The Assistant Designer provides foundational support to the design team, assisting with the daily administrative and creative tasks required to move a product from concept to production. We are looking for someone with a unique balance of creative + technical skills and overall excitement for the Anthropologie brand.

Conceptual 

• Create special and inspiring 3D designs across hardware, storage, mirrors, and wall decor…aligning with current design trends and the Anthropologie brand identity
• Support the design team in researching, preparing sketches, and gathering swatches for sketch review presentations

Research and Development

• Conduct home & fashion trend research focusing on innovative techniques and materials
• Find whitespace opportunities for new products to diversify our assortment 

Technical Specifications and Product Execution 

• Assist in sketching ideas with Adobe Illustrator, translating 3D ideas into 2D orthographic views 
• Render concepts in Adobe Photoshop + AI programs (PromeAI, Vizcom, etc) to produce compelling + realistic imagery
• Tech pack designs with detailed specifications for sampling, and a strong attention to detail
• Work with our product development team to assist in the creation of samples and strategize creative product solutions

Collaboration

• Align closely with cross-functional teams, including concept, product development, and buying to ensure cohesive storytelling across all channels
• Attend team cross functional meetings
• Help prepare and set up samples for product line reviews

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or similar area preferred
• Entry-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and basic sketching skills
• Internship experience
• Curiosity in design trends and the arts
• Foundational understanding of design principles and interest in home product
• Keen attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Desire to learn the retail business and design process in a fast-paced environment
• Based in Philadelphia, hybrid WFH 1-2 per week

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

URBN 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, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. 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.