American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 2 months ago
Associate Designer - Women's Wovens
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
2+ years expAmerican Eagle Outfitters Inc. is seeking an Associate Designer to work within the AE Women’s team. The role involves implementing design processes from concept to final product, collaborating closely with designers and merchants, and performing design research and presentations.
Fashion
Responsibilities
Work closely with Designer to design category-specific product based on design direction given for American Eagle Women’s team
Learn and understand raw materials and trims related to a specific classification
Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
Interact with merchants and vendors to develop working partnership
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
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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
At least 2/3 years of related Apparel experience
PLM experience required
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
Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home
Preferred
Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus
Wovens experience is a plus
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
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.
AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Company
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.
AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products
10001+ employees
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EVP / CFO
Michael Rempell
EVP and COO
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