POSITION TITLE:   Designer – AE Accessories - Footwear, Bags, and Belts
REPORTS TO:   Senior Designer        
     
    
POSITION SUMMARY:
This role is responsible for seasonally designing and executing the AE Accessories assortment that relates to the seasonal concept and overall aesthetic and philosophy of the brand, inclusive of  Footwear, Bags, and Belts categories.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify market trends domestically and internationally continually and evaluate trends as they relate to AE.  Working closely with the AE design leadership, identify big ideas + key items that will answer the seasonal brief and business needs. Excellent sketching and vector cads skills that communicate proper proportion, details and constructions for presentation decks and techpacks. Apply seasonal color, print and pattern to the line post sketch reviews and work with leadership to balance out according to the key focus palettes and color stories. Work closely with vendors to source seasonal fabrics, raw materials, and constructions.  Partner with AE leadership on seasonal presentations and key milestones and be able to confidently field questions from executive leadership team. Create techpacks with all spec, construction and design details.   Partner with production team to schedule tech pack hand off’s according to calendar deadlines. Own meetings with footwear vendors for tech pack pass offs.  Partner with the production team to achieve the highest quality product within the cost structure that is needed. Partner with merchants to ensure design is aligned on seasonal needs and changes throughout the season. Manage workload and day-to-day, help to prioritize through the complexity of overlapping seasons. Partner with leaders on seasonal calendar and category specific deadlines to ensure these are achievable. 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, vendor meetings and approvals. Partner with the licensing team on seasonal licensed products.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education). Experience working in Footwear and/ or Accessories.  5-8 years related experience Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.  Able to multi-task and prioritize based on business objectives Working knowledge of Adobe Suite (Illustrator/Photoshop/Indesign) and Excel. PLM experience is a plus. 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.

 

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.