Assistant Designer - Aerie Intimates

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.

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

Skills

• 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.

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