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AéropostalePosted 3 months ago

Associate Designer

$62,700–$62,700 year

On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States

Full TimeEntry LevelEnterprise

Job Summary

Develop seasonal concepts, color palettes, and silhouettes aligned with brand direction by creating design sketches and technical flats in Adobe Illustrator. Conduct trend, market, and competitive research using digital platforms to build mood boards and concept decks for seasonal reviews. Assist in creating tech packs, participating in fit sessions, and reviewing samples to ensure alignment with quality and fit standards. Collaborate with Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams to support line plans, communicate design details to vendors, and maintain accurate records in PLM systems. Maintain organized design files and reference materials while tracking updates to support on-time product development.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field
  • 1–3 years of apparel design experience
  • Portfolio
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
  • Proficiency in Photoshop
  • Strong sketching
  • Attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrications, and fit
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lift and transport garment samples and sample boxes
  • Ability to attend fit sessions, line reviews, and market meetings

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field preferred
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment preferred
  • Menswear experience a plus
  • Familiarity with PLM systems preferred
  • Experience using Miro or similar tools for collaboration
  • Exposure to AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation and visualization is a plus

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