Aéropostale
Aéropostale
Aéropostale is a U.S.-based fashion retailer serving teens and young adults with casual apparel and accessories. Its business combines branded physical stores with a consumer e-commerce operation offering seasonal collections, promotions, and team- and nostalgia-themed products, supported by digital services such as customer accounts, order tracking, and mobile app marketing. The company operates across fashion, retail, and e-commerce.

Technical Designer at Aéropostale — New York City Onsite

Aéropostale is hiring a Technical Designer in New York City to evaluate apparel fit, construction, and aesthetics. The role develops technical packages and leads fit sessions with design, product development, vendors, and factories.

Description

  • Partner with Design and Product Development to define garment fit and aesthetic direction
  • Build complete FlexPLM product packages with measurements, construction specifications, and technical sketches
  • Set and uphold fit and construction standards that support brand consistency and product quality
  • Organize and lead fit sessions alongside Design and Product Development
  • Review fit history and communicate recommendations for current products
  • Suggest alternative construction techniques or component solutions when needed
  • Identify, resolve, and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within development and production schedules
  • Maintain daily communication and follow-through with IBOs, vendors, and cross-functional partners
  • Improve fit and quality through customer feedback reviews, competitive research, and fit symposiums

Requirements

  • A college degree in fine arts or design, or equivalent design-related experience, is preferred
  • Three to five years of technical design experience is required
  • Working knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, and manufacturing processes
  • A well-developed eye for proportion, balance, and aesthetic detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confidence and assertiveness when presenting fit assessments
  • Ability to manage priorities independently, multitask, and consistently meet deadlines
  • Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
  • Capacity to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach to identifying and resolving problems
  • Proficiency with Flex PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Web PDM, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Term life insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise
  • Additional compensation for store hourly associates working on designated holidays, where applicable

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