Apparel Design Internship - Summer 2027
About The Position
Apparel Design Interns participate in a 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship program based out of AEO Inc.’s New York Design Office. Interns work alongside designers and cross-functional partners within the American Eagle or Aerie brands and are placed on a Design team within a specific brand or product category. The program includes on-the-job training guided by an individual mentor, classroom learning, roundtables with Design organization executives and other functions, and planned events around New York City. Interns complete midpoint and final evaluations and develop a summerlong capsule collection project to present to Senior Design Leadership. Successful completion may lead to consideration for future Assistant Design roles. Interns assist an appointed designer with the process from concept through design and final development of a classification. They learn about raw materials and trims, support daily follow-up with buyers and vendors, create design sketches and presentation materials, and participate in research, fit reviews, and product development activities. The role is hybrid and requires the ability to be in the New York City area for the full internship; in-office attendance may be required for part or all of a week depending on business needs.
Requirements
- Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art, or equivalent experience and education.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills, including the ability to act as a liaison between departments.
- Detail-oriented, computer literate, and able to handle multiple tasks at once.
- Basic knowledge of garment construction.
- Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.
- Familiarity with Mac and PC formats.
- Ability to be in the New York City area for the duration of the internship.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including in-person/in-office work for part or all of a week based on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist an appointed designer with all aspects of a classification, from concept to design and final development.
- Learn raw materials and trims related to a specific classification.
- Assist with daily follow-up with buyers and vendors.
- Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats).
- Prepare PLM packages and transfer sketches from Illustrator.
- Create presentation boards for monthly meetings and observe presentation techniques.
- Assist with preliminary design research and take direction as needed.
- Observe the fit process.
- Review lab dips with a supervisor and send comments to vendors.
- Prepare and update line sheets as needed.
- Complete a summerlong capsule collection project and present it to Senior Design Leadership at the end of the internship.
- Complete midpoint and final program evaluations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Associate discount
- Summer Fridays
- Relocation assistance
- Volunteer opportunities
- Learning and development
- Career exploration and networking events
- Subject to eligibility requirements: 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; parental leave and benefits
- Holiday pay, varying by job level and type, location, employment classification, and years of service
- Discretionary bonuses and other incentives may be provided at the company’s discretion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
