Associate Technical Designer - Aerie Intimates and Swim

POSITION TITLE:  Associate Technical Designer - Aerie Intimates/Swim

REPORTING TO: Director – Tech Design

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role will support the Aerie Intimates team on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development with direction from the category’s leader. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the Company interest of universal and consistent fit and proper construction


• Network with design and production to communicate company point of view to vendors


• Lead fit sessions


• Communicate development and fit information, from initial concept through TOP samples, through written reports, phone conversations, and sketches and/or pattern corrections, in a timely manner


• Maintain fit standards


• Maintain written reports, records and samples


• Create and maintain tracking reports of sample status


• Perform other duties as assigned


• Able to work in a hybrid environment, which may/will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business


• In person/in-office collaboration may be required for work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)


• 1-2 years of technical design experience in Intimates; Experience with pad/underwire development is preferred.


• 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 2-3 days a week (or more based on the needs of the business/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.