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American Eagle Outfitters Inc. · 10 hours ago

Associate Designer - Women's Denim

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a portfolio of unique brands offering high-quality apparel and accessories. The Associate Designer will work within the Women’s team to assist in the design process from concept to execution, collaborating with designers, merchants, and vendors to develop products.

Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ashley McSherry

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

Adobe Creative SuitePLM experienceApparel experienceCommunication skillsAnalytic skillsComputer literateDetail oriented

Required

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

At least 2/3 years of related Apparel experience; wovens experience is a plus

Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus; 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 an 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

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

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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