Assistant Designer - Aerie Sweaters

Aerie by AEO, Inc. is a fast-growing lifestyle brand known for its comfortable apparel and commitment to inclusivity. They are seeking an Assistant Designer for Aerie Sweaters to support the design process, collaborate with team members, and manage various design tasks from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with team to design category-specific product based on design direction given for Sweaters
• Learn and understand raw materials, yarn count, gauge, sweater construction, etc
• 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 tasks 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 or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 1-3 years of related Apparel experience; sweaters related experience is a plus
• Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
• 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 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
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives

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