Apparel Design Internship - Summer 2027

American Eagle Outfitters • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Apparel Design Interns participate in AEO Inc.’s 10-week, full-time, paid summer internship program, based out of the 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 in a specific brand or product category. The program combines on-the-job training guided by an individual mentor with classroom learning, executive roundtables, networking and career exploration events, and pre-planned events around New York City. Interns create and present a summerlong capsule collection project to Senior Design Leadership. Successful completion may lead to consideration for future Assistant Design roles.

Interns assist designers with work from concept through design and final development for a classification. They learn about relevant raw materials and trims, support daily follow-up with buyers and vendors, sketch designs in Illustrator, prepare PLM packages, create presentation boards, observe presentation and fit processes, conduct preliminary design research, review lab dips with a supervisor and send comments to vendors, and maintain line sheets. Other duties may be assigned.

The internship requires being in the New York City area for its duration and working in a hybrid environment, with in-office work for some 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-office work for a portion or all of a week based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist an appointed designer with all aspects of a classification, from concept through design and final development.
• Learn about raw materials and trims for a specific classification.
• Assist with daily follow-up with buyers and vendors.
• Sketch designs in Illustrator and prepare PLM packages, including transferring sketches from Illustrator.
• Create presentation boards for monthly meetings and observe presentation techniques.
• Assist with and take direction on preliminary design research.
• Observe the fit process.
• Review lab dips with a supervisor and send comments to vendors.
• Complete and update line sheets as needed.
• Complete and present a summerlong capsule collection project to Senior Design Leadership.
• Complete midpoint and final program evaluations.

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Associate discount
• Summer Fridays
• Relocation assistance
• Volunteer opportunities
• Learning and development
• Career exploration and networking events
• Eligible associates may receive medical, vision, and dental benefits; wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; parental leave and benefits; and discretionary bonuses and other incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern