Assistant Coordinator - Visual Production (Aerie)

American Eagle Outfitters • Pittsburgh, PA

7h

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting store teams with documentation to
build and maintain seasonal floorsets based on key business objectives and
visual brand guidelines. With a sense of ownership & keen attention to detail,
you will create visual merchandising & marketing communication deliverables for
multiple store designs & assortment deviations for the Aerie or OFFLINE brand.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in retail stores, marketing, visual merchandising or visual communication, preferred.
• Proficient in Adobe Software and Google Workspace, including Drive for Desktop.
• Proficient in DSLR photography & photo editing.
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented, innovative, positive team player with high standards and a strong work ethic.
• Flexible and agile approach, able to balance competing priorities.
• Ability to manage self to establish an efficient workflow to complete all tasks as assigned.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a hybrid/remote environment, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design, Communication, Fashion Merchandising or related business field, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create documentation for store teams including, but not limited to, floorset/window documents, in-season weekly communication, seasonal floorset tools and/or other ad hoc communication content for the Aerie and/or OFFLINE brand.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners (merchants, visual merchandisers, visual creative, print marketing, lab team, etc.) to gather data & direction for all assigned documentation for store designs and assortment deviations for the Aerie and/or OFFLINE brand.
• Prepare fixture overview prior to store walkthrough.
• Take detailed notes during walkthrough & discuss season-specific assets for documentation with manager.
• Drive photography process to completion during scheduled time in lab space. Photograph fixtures, walls, details and bustforms in lab store using a DSLR camera.
• Download, organize, edit and archive all photos.
• Create & post overview photography documents.
• Enter information from interior, creative and bustform writeups into documentation.
• Coordinate with manager & creative coordinator for any how-to needs.
• Ensure all writeup information is received per documentation standards. Follow up with appropriate business partners to receive missing information.
• Modify documentation for product delivery updates & shifting business needs as directed.
• Audit own work for consistency in formatting and accuracy in content and flow.
• Identify areas of concern/problems in a timely manner & escalate properly.
• Prepare documentation for review by business partners (both an initial and final review).
• Evaluate review comments and use knowledge of content to research solutions and then make applicable updates.
• Post all documentation/communication for stores by deadline on Zipline.
• Reformat business partner content for consistency, send for review and post for store teams.
• Assist with Mapped Asset image processing, collection and posting.
• Assist with photography & creation of Floorset Signoff decks.
• Assist with seasonal preparation & archiving
• Asset library creation (marketing, images, digital builds)
• Zipline Hub creation and maintenance
• Google Site posting, maintenance and archiving
• Assist with training & special projects as needed.
• Travel as needed for store visits & brand events.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave and benefits
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

What This Job Offers

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