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POSITION TITLE: Associate Designer
REPORTS TO: Associate Design Director
POSITION SUMMARY: Work within the AE Women’s team and implement the supervisor's direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.
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.
- 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
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive 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; and 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. For additional information, please click here.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.
AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.
JOB INFO
Job Identification 20365
Job Category : Product Design
Posting Date : 2025-11-13T19:17:19+00:00
Job Schedule : Full time
Locations : New York, NY, United States
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