Anthropologie Senior Designer - Denim

This senior designer will set the overall trend and direction for the denim category each season. Collaborate with the Design Director and Buying team to review emerging trends to chase in-season.Collaborate with the concept team each season to develop inspiring and innovative conceptual wash direction for the total product assortment.Collaborate with partners in Production to manage lead-time, minimum order requirements, and costing constraints.Develop, curate, and present development samples and wash/color range for merchant review at Proto and Sample Review Meetings.Oversee the set up of spec sheets for all chosen bodies. The ability to recognize and accurately forecast emerging fashion and cultural trends.Creative Vision: Have the vision to identify trends in their early stages and understand their impact to fashion, so we can be one step ahead for the aspirational customer. Have creative ideas that give Anthropologie a point of difference in the market without being too obscure.Ability to articulate ideas clearly and inspire: Excellent communication skills to communicate ideas and inspirations to others and to interact with designers, buyers and other Home Office staff.Ability to research and report on industry trend direction, color direction, and fabric innovations approximately 9-12 months ahead of season.Organizational skills necessary to manage multiple tasks and projects, and complete them within deadlines.Excellent hand sketching and CAD skills in Illustrator and Photoshop.Comprehensive knowledge of apparel construction, including dying, silk screening, washing techniques and other treatments.Passion for innovation with the driving force to execute and troubleshoot when/where necessary.Thorough understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.Knowledge and ability to source fabrics, trims, labels and other production goods.Leadership skills to build and develop a solid team of individuals that share a common vision and understanding of the Company and the Anthro customer and successfully work in a team environment.The ability to delegate and direct the daily activities of the designers, assistants and associate designers and provide clear direction to the team.Personnel skills to motivate, lead, develop and coach people and the recognition that building a team is critical to the Company’s success. The ability to provide feedback and performance evaluation in accordance with Company guidelines with the goal of developing and promoting staff internally.The ability to develop partnerships with Buyers, Directors and Department heads.7-10 years in women’s designStrong understanding of fashion trends and the Anthropologie customerStrong technical knowledge of fabrications, garment construction, and washed product.#LI-AE1 The Perks