Associate Designer - Women's Denim
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Work within the Women’s Denim Long Legs team and implementing alongside the team direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with senior members of design team to develop product that is trend right and customer focused, based on high level direction given for Women’s Denim Long Legs
- Stay on top of category specific email communications from vendors and cross functional partners
- Own full product category from development to production including wash, fit and PLM
- Partner with assistant on owning email communication with vendors
- Develop strong partnerships with cross functional teams and overseas vendors
- Understand the design product development cycle, and adhere to AE corporate calendar, in order to hit deliverables
- Participate in major milestone meetings, and be prepared to present to team leads and leadership
- Attend technical fittings for product category, and provide feedback on fits and details
- Attend Shadeband reviews for bulk production
- Attend wash submit review meetings for product category, and provide comments on wash and details
- Build understanding of AEO wash techniques and aesthetic
- 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/ team leads. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
- At least 2-3 years of Denim specific design experience
- Basic understanding of denim wash and fabrication
- Must be knowledgeable of Adobe Creative Suite, PLM and Google Workspace
- 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
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
ABOUT US:
American Eagle - We're an American jeans and apparel brand that's true in everything we do. Rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity, and inspired by our community – we welcome all and believe that putting on a really great pair of #AEjeans gives you the freedom to be true to you. Because when you're at your best, you put good vibes out there, and get good things back in return. AE. True to you.
American Eagle Outfitters® (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands.
The company operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 24 countries.
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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