
Designer
Aéropostale
full-time
Posted on:
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, Tech Design, Production, Graphics, Prints) 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 hand sketching skills & 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)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
hand sketchingtechnical packagesflat technical sketchescolor developmentfabric developmentgarment constructiontrend researchtime managementvisual storytelling
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsflexibilitymulti-taskingcollaborationproblem solvingattention to detailadaptabilityteam player
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree