Job DescriptionTEMP POSITION TITLE: Freelance Production Assistant - Men's Knit & Fleece TopsASSIGNMENT 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:Provide support in the development & production of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interface with Design and Fabric team partners to monitor fabric, trim and wash development; owns approval process
- Track and access weekly factory production status reports/ approval status report and assess delivery risk as needed
- Communicate daily with internal/ external partners regarding style development, production and delivery information
- Adhere to the TNA calendar; responsible for all sample tracking and to ensure on-time delivery of all development
- Sends out PDM and packages to vendors, tracks delivery
- Maintain and organize costing records
- Maintain and organize style information records
- Own end to end purchase order process with merchants and MOS
- Partners with manager on garment cost, quantity, production planning, sourcing and delivery
- Interpret collected information, react appropriately, and communicate with affected parties in a timely manner
- Prepares and communicates the agenda for cross functional team meetings; attends and participates in meetings
- 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, approvals, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
- At least 1 year of related work experience; Knits experience is a plus
- Previous experience working for AE or Aerie is a plus; PLM experience required
- 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
- Must be knowledgeable of Google documents & Gmail, Excel, and PLM (or equivalent program)
- 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.
About UsAmerican Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ( EEO ) laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.