Location: New York,NY, USA
TEMP POSITION TITLE: Freelance Designer - AE Graphics
REPORTS TO: Associate Design Director - AE Graphics
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. For additional information, please click here.
* AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.