Summer 2024 Apparel Design Internship – American Eagle & Aerie

Job Description

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands offering 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 is also 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 genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Summer 2024 Apparel Design Internship – American Eagle & Aerie

REPORTS TO: Assistant/Associate Designer

LOCATION: New York Design Office

Position Overview

Apparel Design Interns will participate in a 10-week full-time, paid internship program based out of the AEO Inc. New York Design Office. Interns will work side-by-side with designers and cross-functional partners within the AE or Aerie brands. This opportunity offers a glimpse into the corporate culture, allows for networking with talented students and designers, and can lead to a career at AEO Inc. post-graduation.

Training Overview

• Placement on the Design team within a specific brand/product category.
• On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor.
• Classroom learning.
• Opportunity to create and present a summer-long capsule collection project to Senior Design Leadership.
• Roundtables with top-level executives in Design and other departments.
• Midpoint and final program evaluations.
• Pre-planned events in New York City.
• Opportunity for consideration into future Assistant Design roles after successful internship completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist an appointed designer in all aspects of product development, from concept to design and final development.
• Learn raw materials and trims related to a specific classification.
• Assist in daily follow-up with buyers and vendors.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats).
• Prepare PLM packages and transfer sketches from Illustrator.
• Execute presentation boards for monthly meetings.
• Observe presentation techniques.
• Assist and take direction for preliminary design research.
• Observe fit process.
• Review lab dips with Supervisor and send comments to vendors.
• Prepare line sheets and update as necessary.
• Complete a summer-long project to be presented to Senior Design Leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education).
• Must be in your Junior Academic Year – Graduate in December 2025 or May/June 2026.
• Excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Detail-oriented, computer literate, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of garment construction.
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Familiar with MAC and PC format.
• Ability to be in the New York City area for the duration of the internship.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, requiring in-person/in-office work for a portion or all of a week based on business needs.

Pay/Benefits Information

• Actual starting pay is determined by factors like experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility, associates may receive health care benefits (medical, vision, 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 based on job level, type, location, employment classification, and years of service.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives.