ASSISTANT DESIGNER - Men's Outerwear and Swim
PURPOSE:
Support the Design team on all aspects of product life cycle from concept to final development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide administrative support from concept to design to final development of the classification
- Master knowledge of all raw materials and trims related to Men's Outerwear and Swim
- Assist with the management of cross-functional communication between merchants, production, technical design and external vendors
- Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats)
- Prepare PLM packages
- Assist with the preparation of presentation boards for seasonal, milestone meetings
- Conduct design research as directed by department head
- Attend fit sessions as needed
- Review lab dips with Supervisor and send comments to vendors
- Prepare line sheets and update as necessary
- Perform other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
- Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives
- Organized and detail oriented
- Working knowledge of Illustrator and Excel
- Web PLM experience a plus
American Eagle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.