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Anthropologie Associate Technical Designer
full-time•Philadelphia
About this role
Role Summary
Anthropologie is seeking an Associate Technical Designer to support the product development process by assisting in the creation, evaluation, and refinement of technical specifications to ensure product fit, quality, and construction standards. This role collaborates closely with design, merchandising, and production teams to bring product concepts to life while maintaining brand standards and production feasibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of technical packages (tech packs), including detailed sketches, measurements, construction details, and BOMs.
- Participate in fit sessions; take notes, provide feedback, and update specifications accordingly.
- Measure samples and compare against specs to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Communicate with vendors and factories regarding sample corrections, construction issues, and fit adjustments.
- Maintain and update technical documentation and sample tracking systems.
- Support Senior Technical Designers in managing timelines and sample approvals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product execution and quality standards.
- Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and construction techniques.
Role Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in technical design.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking, and fit.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and time management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience working with overseas vendors and understanding of production timelines.
- Familiarity with 3D design tools (e.g., CLO, Browzwear) is a plus.
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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
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.
What you'll do
- The Associate Technical Designer will assist in the development of technical packages and participate in fit sessions to ensure product quality and fit. They will also communicate with vendors regarding sample corrections and maintain technical documentation.
About Anthropologie
Anthropologie is a lifestyle brand that imparts a sense of beauty, optimism and discovery to our customer. For them, Anthropologie is an escape from the everyday; it is a source of inspiration and delight, where innovative merchandising, customer centricity and a curated array of products come together to create an unimagined experience.
Anthropologie products are an expression of our customer's appreciation for artfulness and good design. To that end, our buyers and designers travel the world to uncover special products and to collaborate with talented artisans. Our assortment includes clothing, accessories, shoes, beauty, home furnishings, found objects, gifts and décor that exhibit influences ranging from vintage to global.
Founded in 1992, Anthropologie currently operates stores worldwide. The brand launched its mail-order catalogue and website in 1998; eleven years later, its first international stores opened in Canada and UK.
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