Position Summary
Launch your career as an Assistant Designer with an immersive 16-week training program. The Design Training Program is a combination of classroom training, field experience, cross functional and executive exposure, and working on the job.
Training Overview
Assistant Designers will have the opportunity to work within a Design department of one specific brand/product category
“On-the-Job” training with assignments guided by an individual Coach & Mentor
Classroom learning that includes: PLM training, department overviews, career path, presentation skills, trend/competitive shopping and product development
Individual and group projects incorporating product and trend presented to senior leadership
Roundtables with top executives
Bi Weekly self-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
Qualifications
Associates, Bachelor degree or equivalent professional level experience required
Strong design acumen through classes, internships or prior work experience
Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
Passion for design and knowledge of the AEO, Inc. family of brands
Understanding of trends and how they relate to the AE/aerie customer
Contemporary sense of fashion exhibited through personal style
Strong organizational, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
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