Technical Designer - Offline

Title

Technical Designer

Reports To

Manager, Senior Manager, or Director - Tech Designer

Location

This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office

Get to Know the Role

Responsible for examining and measuring proto, fit and production samples to ensure accurate execution of requested measurements,

quality, and construction and overall fit of garments. Aid Designers in achieving desired point of view of garments when creating technical

packages and evaluating overall fit and construction.

What You’ll Do

• Represent the Company interest of universal and consistent fit and proper construction.
• Liaise with Design and Production to communicate company point of view to vendors.
• Lead / facilitate fit sessions.
• Communicate development and fit information, from initial concept through pre-production samples, through written reports, phone conversations, and sketches and/or pattern corrections, in a timely manner.
• Maintain fit standards, written reports, records and samples.
• Create and maintain tracking reports of sample status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, which may/will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on theneeds of the business
• In person/in-office collaboration may be required for work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and education.
• 5+ years related experience; pattern skills required. Apparel and/or Active experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to partner between many departments / internal business partners.
• Strong Microsoft Suite & Google skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks at once.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.