Aerie by AEO, Inc. · 2 months ago
Associate Designer - Women's Denim
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expAerie by AEO, Inc. is seeking an Associate Designer to work within the AE Women’s team. The role involves collaborating with the Designer to create category-specific products and managing various aspects of the design process from concept to execution.
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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; 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 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
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
Aerie by AEO, Inc.
We make intimates, apparel, activewear and swim. Every single piece is designed to make every girl feel good. #AerieREAL is about no retouching.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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