Senior Activewear Designer — Hybrid

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Associate Discount

Summer Fridays

Casual Dress Code

Hybrid Schedule

In-Person Connection

In-Office Events

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer for Offline Active who will design and execute the Active assortment aligned to the seasonal concept and brand philosophy.

The role requires collaboration with design leadership, managing tech packs, fittings, and color and trim approvals. You'll oversee the design team's day-to-day operations, mentor junior designers, and partner with merchandising to ensure seasonal needs are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent).
• 8+ years of experience in active apparel.
• Experience with Illustrator and Excel.
• Excellent communication and analytic skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze domestic and international market trends for Offline brand.
• Collaborate with Senior Design Director to define seasonal ideas, prints, graphics and color direction.
• Oversee tech pack creation and PLM data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with direction.
• Support fittings, manage color, trim, and print approvals with design teams.
• Partner with production on calendar deadlines and hand-offs while maintaining quality within cost structures.

Skills

CAD

Sketching

Color trend

Communication

Multitasking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion or Art

Tools

Illustrator

Excel

Job description

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Senior Designer for Offline Active who will design and execute the Active assortment aligned to the seasonal concept and brand philosophy.

The role requires collaboration with design leadership, managing tech packs, fittings, and color and trim approvals. You'll oversee the design team's day-to-day operations, mentor junior designers, and partner with merchandising to ensure seasonal needs are met.