Aéropostale

Assistant Designer

Aéropostale

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $57,600 - $96,000 per year

About the role

  • Create sketches of styles in development.
  • Maintain logs for sample tracking and update CBS sheets
  • Maintain seasonal collection boards and walls.
  • Execute organized, accurate technical packages.
  • Create and update flat technical sketches for design tech packs.
  • Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Merchandising, Production and Graphics) through communication and problem solving.
  • Create and update seasonal assortment sheet.
  • Maintain awareness of current selling information as well as market trends and conditions.
  • Understand the basics of the production process as it relates to the classification.
  • Maintain awareness of corporate calendar and help supervisor manage deadlines.
  • Attend and participate in fit sessions.
  • Take detailed notes and follow up as needed.
  • Assist in day to day responsibilities including filing/organizing, copying and updating development packages.
  • Assist in approving strike-offs, lab-dips and other development materials
  • Shop the market on a regular basis for ideas and inspiration.
  • Prepare presentation materials for weekly and milestone meetings; garment samples, line sheets, CBS sheets
  • Research and identify trends that are relevant to the Brands customer.
  • Create inspiration boards for seasonal trends
  • Support design presentation prep for cross-functional and external meetings when needed
  • Assist with color and fabric development (including tracking submits and approvals)
  • Help maintain a seasonal competitive market matrix (silhouettes, trends, etc.)
  • Keep digital assets organized and up-to-date across shared folders/PLM
  • Support line planning in partnership with merchandising (especially for different channels like core/fashion/digital)
  • Help track samples, manage incoming packages, and coordinate with production partners

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • Strong sketching skills with the ability to sketch quickly in Illustrator
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in CAD, Photoshop, & Illustrator
  • Must have ability to be flexible, multi-task and shift priorities
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Experience using PLM is a plus
  • Understanding of the youth market and Aero customer
  • Basic knowledge of garment construction/sewing
  • Strong time management, especially around tight deadlines
  • Team player with a collaborative, flexible mindset—comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Strong visual and storytelling skills (especially for trend or concept boards)
  • Travel may be required, based on business needs.
  • Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
sketchingtechnical packagesflat technical sketchescolor developmentfabric developmentgarment constructiontime managementtrend researchpresentation materialssample tracking
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsflexibilitymulti-taskingcollaborationproblem solvingteam playeradaptabilitystorytelling skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree