Assistant Designer – Women's Knits, American Eagle, New York, New York

PURPOSE:

Support the Design team on all aspects of product lifecycle 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 a specific classification
• 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.