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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 4 hours ago

Designer - Aerie Bras and Innovation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a portfolio of unique brands offering high-quality apparel and personal care products. The Designer for Aerie Bra Innovation will be responsible for leading the design process from concept to execution, identifying market trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ashley McSherry

Responsibilities

BRA INNOVATION: Identify seasonal & future market trends and translate them into the Aerie design aesthetic and philosophy

Work with Design Leadership on presentations for executive leadership team

Work with the senior design team and have the ability to assess the relationship of different categories season to season

Work with technical department in all aspect of development and fit procedures

Partner with merchants to ensure customer needs and choice counts are covered each season

Partner with raw materials team to source seasonal and new core fabrics

Partner with production team to achieve the highest quality product within the cost structure that is needed

Research market trends domestically and internationally and have the ability to evaluate trends as they relate to Aerie

Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Attend trade shows and trend presentations, share with team learnings

Partner with vendors and suppliers on new innovation and techniques

Study the market and identify new innovation that is suitable for Aerie

Design category-specific product based on design direction given

Learn and understand raw materials and trims related to a specific classification

Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM

Work with CAD team on prints and patterns for Aerie Intimates

Interact with buyers and vendors to develop working partnership

Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings

Observe presentation techniques and be prepared to make preliminary presentations

Maintain daily running or classification while designer travels including fit sessions

Perform preliminary design research domestically

Comment on lab dips, wash submits and finishes with supervisor approval

Perform other duties as required

Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business

In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals

Qualification

Bra experienceFashion design degreeTech pack creationIllustrator proficiencyPhotoshop proficiencyIndesign proficiencyExcel proficiencyPLM knowledgeAnalytic skillsMulti-taskingCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)

Experience working in Intimates; Bra experience is required

4-8 years related experience

Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction

Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives

Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Excel and PLM

Skilled in creating tech packs, including body sketches and BOMs

Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytic skills

Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks at once

Benefits

Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement benefits

Life and disability insurance

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave and benefits

Discretionary bonuses and other incentives

Company

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

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AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products

Founded in 1977

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.aeo-inc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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