Designer - Aerie Bras and Innovation

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.