Monday, October 20, 2008

Men's Design Intern (New York)

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Company:

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a leading retailer that operates under the American Eagle Outfitters® and MARTIN + OSA™ brands. MARTIN + OSA, a concept targeting 28 to 40 year-old women and men, offers refined casual clothing and accessories, designed to be valuable, irresistible, inspiring, authentic and adventurous. MARTIN + OSA currently operates 19 stores. For additional information and updates, visit martinandosa.com.

Job Description

Brand: Martin + OsaJ

Job Category: Corporate

Location: New York Design Center

POSITION TITLE: Men's Design Intern

REPORTS TO: Designer, Sr. Designer, Associate Design Director or Design Director

PURPOSE:Work within a specific classification and assist an appointed Designer to help facilitate the design and execution of a particular classification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist an appointed designer to facilitate all aspects from concept to design and final development of a classification
  • Learn raw materials and trims related to a specific classification
  • Assist in all aspects of daily follow-up with buyers and vendors, using e-mail and faxing
  • Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats)
  • Prepare PDM packages and transfer sketch from Illustrator program
  • Execute presentation boards for monthly meetings
  • Observe presentation techniques
  • Assist and take direction for preliminary design research
  • Observe fit process
  • Review lab dips with Supervisor and send comments to vendors
  • Prepare line sheets and update as necessary
  • Perform other duties as required

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
  • Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills
  • Must be detail oriented, computer literate and handle multiple tasks at once
  • Have basic knowledge of garment construction
  • Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
  • Familiar with PC format

Apply through the website

Posted by Mary Wu

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