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Aerie by AEO, Inc. · 1 month ago

Assistant Designer - Aerie Intimates

New York, NY, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

1+ years exp

Aerie by AEO, Inc. is a fast-growing lifestyle brand known for its comfy intimates and apparel. The Assistant Designer will work within the Aerie Superchill Intimates team, assisting in the design process from concept to execution, while collaborating with various departments and maintaining product development tasks.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with team to design category-specific product based on design direction given for Superchill Intimates

Learn and understand raw materials, fabrics, and washes related to a specific classification

Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM

Prepare color CADs in Adobe Illustrator for design presentation meetings

Work with CAD team on prints and graphics for intimates

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 IllustratorPLMApparel experienceColor CADsAnalytic skillsOrganizedMulti-taskingCommunication skillsDetail oriented

Required

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

At least 1-3 years of related Apparel experience; intimates related experience is a plus, passion for intimates is a must

Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Illustrator, Google Suite (including Sheets and Slides), and PLM (or equivalent programs)

Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction

Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives

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

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

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

Generous employee discount

Summer Fridays

Casual dress code

Hybrid schedule

FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)

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.