Assistant Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify key trend directions relevant to the Aéropostale customer, including competitive and aspirational brand analysis
• Regularly shop the market to stay informed on current trends, silhouettes, colors, and fabrics
• Create and maintain organized digital mood boards, inspiration boards, and seasonal trend research
• Support the design team in the creation and development of girls’ intimates collections
• Create sketches for styles in development to support internal meetings and design presentations
• Develop and update flat technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator
• Execute organized and accurate technical design packages within PLM systems
• Collaborate with the CAD team to develop seasonal, trend-right prints and patterns
• Prepare and maintain development decks, line sheets, CAD presentations, and CBS sheets

Product Development & Execution

• Attend and actively participate in bi-weekly fit sessions
• Affiliate with Merchandising and Product Development teams to support design intent, quality standards, and cost targets
• Maintain awareness of the corporate calendar and support the Designer with deadline management
• Affiliate with day-to-day design operations, including filing, organizing, copying, and updating development packages

Position Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, 1–2 years of experience in apparel design or a related field
• Skills: Strong Illustrator sketching and technical flat skills, Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools, Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and shift priorities, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Basic understanding and hands-on experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Vizcom) for ideation, concept development, and design visualization

Pay

Pay Range: USD $57,200.00 - USD $104,000.00 /Yr.