American Eagle Outfitters: Freelance Designer AE Graphics New York, United States

Designer is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: American Eagle Outfitters

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Temporary, Full-time

ASSIGNMENT CLARIFICATION:

This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for seasonally designing and executing their respective category assortment that relates to the concept and overall aesthetic for our AE customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research and create new trends in graphic design and production techniques.
• Create graphic design concepts and board presentation for each season.
• Collaborate on seasonal rig and provide graphic direction for the assortment
• Draw and illustrate main body of graphics for all products
• Manage and provide art direction for supporting Design team members with graphic scale, concept and placement.
• Organize all graphics by season and concept
• Develop Linesheet and color scheme for each seasons table and wall graphic tee program
• 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 in Fashion or Graphic Design (or equivalent experience and education)
• Working knowledge of graphic designing software in a MAC environment.
• High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• 5+ years related experience
• Keen eye for color, trend, detail and construction
• Able to multi task and prioritize based on business objectives
• Working knowledge of Illustrator and Excel
• 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 at once.
• Comfortable working in an hybrid environment - working in office several days a week (based on the needs of the business or big milestone week) with occasional remote work from home

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.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.