Associate Technical Designer, Intimates - Fit & Development

American Eagle Outfitters Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in New York, NY seeks an Associate Technical Designer to support Aerie Intimates/Swim from concept to final development under the guidance of the Director – Tech Design.

You will help ensure consistent fit, communicate with vendors, and lead fit sessions in collaboration with design and production teams. The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, color/trend awareness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent).
• 1–2 years of technical design experience in Intimates; pad/underwire development preferred.
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction.
• Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives.
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytic skills.
• Must be detail oriented, computer literate and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Hybrid work environment with in-office days 2–3 per week or per milestone needs.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company interest of universal and consistent fit and proper construction.
• Network with design and production to communicate company point of view to vendors.
• Lead fit sessions.
• Communicate development and fit information from concept to TOP samples through reports, calls and sketches.
• Maintain fit standards and records.
• Create and maintain tracking reports of sample status.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Hybrid/in-person collaboration may be required for milestones and product development.

Skills

Technical design

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. in New York, NY seeks an Associate Technical Designer to support Aerie Intimates/Swim from concept to final development under the guidance of the Director – Tech Design.

You will help ensure consistent fit, communicate with vendors, and lead fit sessions in collaboration with design and production teams. The role emphasizes strong attention to detail, color/trend awareness, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid office setting.