Associate Designer - Women's Denim

POSITION TITLE: Associate Designer

REPORTS TO: Associate Design Director

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

• Work closely with Designer to design category‑specific product based on design direction given for American Eagle Women’s team
• Learn and understand raw materials and trims related to a specific classification
• 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 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
• At least 2/3 years of related Apparel experience; wovens experience is a plus
• Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus; 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

• 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 .
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.