POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Designer - Women’s Wovens

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Work within AE Women’s Wovens team and implement the category leader’s direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide administrative support from concept to design to final development for AE Women’s Wovens Master knowledge of all styles, raw materials, and fabrics related to the category  Assist with the management of cross-functional communication between merchants, production, technical design and external vendors Help to organize and keep track of samples Assist in sketching designs in Illustrator (flats) Prepare PLM packages and update them as needed Assist with the preparation of presentation boards for seasonal/ milestone meetings Conduct design research as directed by department head Attend fit sessions as needed Review lab dips, samples and submits with category leader and enter/send comments to vendors Prepare line sheets and update as necessary Perform other duties as required Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business 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, approvals, etc.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education) Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus; Wovens experience is preferred  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

 

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION: 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.