Associate Designer at Aéropostale in NYC Metro Area

Summary: Aéropostale is seeking an Associate Designer to support the Director of Concept & Creative Services and the SVP of Design. This role involves trend analysis, styling, and creating visual tools, providing significant exposure to senior leadership across multiple brands. Responsibilities: - Trend analysis using runway shows, forecasting services, social media, etc. filtered through the lens of the Catalyst lifestyle brands - Creating concept decks and visual tools for design & cross-functional teams that present a strong trend, print, and color POV - Online and in person competitor market research - Styling looks for showrooms and presentations - Some administrative tasks as needed such as errands, managing organization of styling closet, unpacking samples, preparing showrooms etc Required Qualifications: - Proficient in Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. (After Effects, Premier, and other video tools are also a plus) - Strong graphic design and layout skills - Strong image curation and styling taste level with ability to filter by brand and end use - A pulse on pop culture and the newest trends in youth and adult fashion markets - Strong organizational, written communication, and verbal presentation skills - Ability to bounce between multiple workflows at the different brands and shift project priorities quickly - Detail oriented with a strong sense of follow through - Ability to do some hands-on labor such as moving sample boxes, organizing the sample closet, etc. alongside the team as needed - Adaptable working style with the ability to brainstorm and learn on the go in a fast-paced environment - Design or Fashion related degree (fashion, graphic design, etc.) - 1+ years fashion industry experience - Ability to work in person at our NYC office a minimum of 3 days per week - Occasional travel within NYC Metro + elsewhere as needed Preferred Qualifications: - Background in one or multiple of the following: styling, editorial work, fashion design, or graphic design disciplines - A strong portfolio that shows elevated taste level and layout ability - Strong writing and presentation skills Required Skills: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop Important Skills: Graphic design, Trend analysis, Image curation Nice-to-Have Skills: Verbal presentation