Assistant Designer - Aerie Sweaters
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Title:
Assistant Designer – Aerie Sweaters
Reports To:
Designer - Aerie Sweaters
Location:
This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office
About Aerie
Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering the comfiest intimates, apparel, swim and accessories made to wear in and out. Aerie Real stands for inclusivity and real representation. We celebrate our community by advocating for power, positivity and no retouching.
Get to Know the Role:
Work within the Aerie Sweaters 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.
What You’ll Do:
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.
What You Bring:
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
Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here
Generous employee discount
Summer Fridays
Casual dress code
Hybrid schedule
FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)
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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Assistant Designer – Aerie Sweaters
Reports To:
Designer - Aerie Sweaters
Location:
This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office
About Aerie
Aerie is a fast-growing lifestyle brand offering the comfiest intimates, apparel, swim and accessories made to wear in and out. Aerie Real stands for inclusivity and real representation. We celebrate our community by advocating for power, positivity and no retouching.
Get to Know the Role:
Work within the Aerie Sweaters 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.
What You’ll Do:
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.
What You Bring:
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
Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here
Generous employee discount
Summer Fridays
Casual dress code
Hybrid schedule
FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)
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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