Carrie Dutcher
About Carrie Dutcher
Carrie Dutcher is the Design Director for Anthropologie Home at URBN, where she focuses on sustainability and brand innovation. She has extensive experience in the fashion and home design industries, having held senior roles at various notable companies.
Current Role at URBN
Carrie Dutcher serves as the Design Director for Anthropologie Home at URBN, which encompasses Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the brand's design strategy and product development. Dutcher focuses on sustainability in product design while maintaining a distinctive brand voice. Her role involves collaboration with various teams to drive innovation and growth within the company.
Previous Experience in Fashion Design
Carrie Dutcher has extensive experience in the fashion industry, having held several significant positions prior to her current role. She worked as a Designer at Catherine Malandrino from 2000 to 2002. Following this, she served as a Senior Designer for Wovens at American Eagle Outfitters for one year in 2006. Dutcher then joined The Limited as a Senior Womenswear Designer from 2007 to 2012, where she contributed to the women's apparel line. Her experience also includes a role at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as Head Design Manager from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on design management in San Francisco.
Educational Background
Carrie Dutcher has a diverse educational background in the arts and design. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art History, Criticism, and Conservation from the College of Charleston. Additionally, she studied French Studies at Université Paris-Sorbonne. Dutcher also attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she specialized in Womenswear and achieved a degree in Apparel Design. This combination of studies has informed her approach to design and brand development.
Focus on Sustainability and Innovation
In her current role, Carrie Dutcher emphasizes the importance of sustainability in product design. She aims to create products that are environmentally friendly while also resonating with the brand's identity. Dutcher leverages a network of top-tier vendors globally to enhance innovation and support growth strategies. Her leadership inspires teams across various functions, contributing to the overall success of the brands under URBN.