Assistant Designer

Aéropostale is looking for an Assistant Designer to support the Design team in creating and executing a product line. The role involves researching trends, maintaining design office organization, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to prepare for milestone meetings.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• Must have authorization to work in the United States
• Experience using PLM is a plus

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