Freelance Sample Assistant - Women's Denim & Woven Bottoms

POSITION TITLE:  Sample Assistant – Women’s Denim & Woven Bottoms
REPORTS TO:   Designer –Women’s Denim & Woven Bottoms

 

POSITION SUMMARY:
This role will support the AE denim and wovens teams, on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development with direction from the category’s leader.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support for AE denim design team including keeping notes on changes to assortments throughout the development season
• Assist with the management of cross-functional communication between merchants, production and external vendors
• Manage all shipping, tracking, receiving, organizing and photographing samples
• Oversee logs tracking incoming and outgoing of mail, and providing design with a timeline for comments due (know order of priority, based on production); photographing and entering comments accurately into PLM and on to the design drive for all outgoing mail
• Ability to pull samples for all CFT partners and meetings when needed
• Lead the sample approval management process from start to finish; understanding history of each style and its full product lifecycle; awareness of which approvals are pending
• Assist with CADs creation for merchant partners
• Assist design team with creating and cataloging CADs
• Assist with the preparation of presentation boards for seasonal/ milestone meetings
• Buying, organizing and returning of reference/retail samples and stay current with those expense reports
• Create a system and library for vintage and retail inspiration samples
• Perform other duties as required
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.
• In person/in-office collaboration is required, the frequency of such in-person/in-office collaboration (e.g., portion of week, entire week) is dictated by business needs. Such collaboration includes work centralized around product development, milestone meetings, fittings, and approvals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience and education)
• Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives
• Organized and detail oriented
• Web PLM experience is preferred
• Previous AE or Aerie experience is a plus!
• Proficient in Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Excel
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - mainly working in office several days a week with occasional remote work from home
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

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.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing g