Designer - Aerie Bras and Innovation

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About the position

Work within a specific classification and implement the category leader’s direction in all aspects of the design process, from initial concept stage to presentation, to development and execution of the final product.

Responsibilities

  • Identify seasonal & future market trends and translate them into the Aerie design aesthetic and philosophy
  • Work with Design Leadership on presentations for executive leadership team
  • Work with the senior design team and have the ability to assess the relationship of different categories season to season
  • Work with technical department in all aspect of development and fit procedures
  • Partner with merchants to ensure customer needs and choice counts are covered each season
  • Partner with raw materials team to source seasonal and new core fabrics
  • Partner with production team to achieve the highest quality product within the cost structure that is needed
  • Research market trends domestically and internationally and have the ability to evaluate trends as they relate to Aerie
  • Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
  • Attend trade shows and trend presentations, share with team learnings
  • Partner with vendors and suppliers on new innovation and techniques
  • Study the market and identify new innovation that is suitable for Aerie
  • Design category-specific product based on design direction given
  • Learn and understand raw materials and trims related to a specific classification
  • Perform daily follow-up using email and PLM
  • Work with CAD team on prints and patterns for Aerie Intimates
  • Interact with buyers and vendors to develop working partnership
  • Prepare presentation boards for monthly meetings
  • 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
  • Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
  • Experience working in Intimates; Bra experience is required
  • 4-8 years related experience
  • Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
  • Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives
  • Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Excel and PLM
  • Skilled in creating tech packs, including body sketches and BOMs
  • 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.

Benefits

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