Associate Designer

Aéropostale is seeking an Associate Designer to support the Director of Concept & Creative Services and the SVP of Design. This role involves trend analysis, styling, and creating visual tools, providing significant exposure to senior leadership across multiple brands.ResponsibilitiesTrend analysis using runway shows, forecasting services, social media, etc. filtered through the lens of the Catalyst lifestyle brandsCreating concept decks and visual tools for design & cross-functional teams that present a strong trend, print, and color POVOnline and in person competitor market researchStyling looks for showrooms and presentationsSome administrative tasks as needed such as errands, managing organization of styling closet, unpacking samples, preparing showrooms etcSkillsProficient in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. (After Effects, Premier, and other video tools are also a plus)Strong graphic design and layout skillsStrong image curation and styling taste level with ability to filter by brand and end useA pulse on pop culture and the newest trends in youth and adult fashion marketsStrong organizational, written communication, and verbal presentation skillsAbility to bounce between multiple workflows at the different brands and shift project priorities quicklyDetail oriented with a strong sense of follow throughAbility to do some hands-on labor such as moving sample boxes, organizing the sample closet, etc. alongside the team as neededAdaptable working style with the ability to brainstorm and learn on the go in a fast-paced environmentDesign or Fashion related degree (fashion, graphic design, etc.)1+ years fashion industry experienceAbility to work in person at our NYC office a minimum of 3 days per weekOccasional travel within NYC Metro + elsewhere as neededBackground in one or multiple of the following: styling, editorial work, fashion design, or graphic design disciplinesA strong portfolio that shows elevated taste level and layout abilityStrong writing and presentation skillsCompany OverviewAéropostale is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for guys and girls ages 18-22. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://aeropostale.com.



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