Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Associate Technical Designer - Aerie Intimates/Swim
REPORTING TO: Director – Tech Design
This role will support the Aerie Intimates team on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development with direction from the category’s leader.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent the Company interest of universal and consistent fit and proper construction
- Network with design and production to communicate company point of view to vendors
- Lead fit sessions
- Communicate development and fit information, from initial concept through TOP samples, through written reports, phone conversations, and sketches and/or pattern corrections, in a timely manner
- Maintain fit standards
- Maintain written reports, records and samples
- Create and maintain tracking reports of sample status
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Able to work in a hybrid environment, which may/will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business
- In person/in-office collaboration may be required for work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
- 1-2 years of technical design experience in Intimates; Experience with pad/underwire development is preferred.
- 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, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office 2-3 days a week (or more based on the needs of the business/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.
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American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.
Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.
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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.
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