Summer 2026 Production Intern

American Eagle Outfitters•New York, NY

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

AEO Production Interns will participate in our internship program in our New York Design Office. Students are given a 10 week full time, paid assignment where they get to work side-by-side with our production team and cross-functional partners within the AE or Aerie brand. This is a great opportunity to learn about our corporate culture and meet other talented students and associates within the industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or relevant area of study.
Must be in your Junior Academic Year - Graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytical skills.
Must be detail oriented
Strong ability to multitask
Solution oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google programs
Ability to be in the New York City area for the Summer
Ability to work in a hybrid environment which will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business

Responsibilities

Interface with Design partners to monitor fabric, trim and wash development; owns approval process
Track and access weekly factory production status reports/ approval status report
Communicate daily with internal/ external partners regarding style development, production and delivery information
Adhere to the 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
Partners with Coordinators 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 meetings
Reviews and measures Fit Samples and TOP sample
Perform other duties as required