Aéropostale

Manager

• Build a team of top performers and create an exceptional customer experience
• Manage all aspects of the store, including hiring and training associates
• Oversee store operations to achieve company sales and profitability goals
• Create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers
• Report to the District Sales Manager
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Motivate teams by identifying their strengths
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members
• Communicate expectations and hold the store team accountable for results
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses such as payroll and training to increase profitability
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and merchandising and visual expectations
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of an Assistant Manager
• Schedule employees according to their strengths to maximize productivity
• Model respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity

Store Manager

Designer

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to determine fit and aesthetics
• Complete product packages in FlexPLM, including measurements, construction details, and technical sketches
• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards for brand consistency and quality
• Prepare and lead fit sessions with Design and Product Development
• Discuss fit history and present current fit recommendations
• Recommend alternative construction methods or component options when necessary
• Resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to International Buying Offices and factories within development and production timelines
• Communicate and follow through daily with IBO, vendors, and cross-functional partners
• Enhance fit and quality through customer comment reviews, competitive analysis, and fit symposiums

Technical Designer

• Build a team of top performers and create an exceptional customer experience
• Manage all aspects of store operations, including hiring and training associates
• Oversee store operations to achieve company sales and profitability goals
• Create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers
• Report to the District Sales Manager
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Motivate teams, provide feedback, set expectations, and hold the team accountable
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training, to increase profitability
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and visual merchandising expectations
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager
• Schedule employees according to their strengths to maximize productivity
• Model respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity

• Manage all aspects of the store, including hiring, training, and overseeing store operations
• Build a team of top performers and create an exceptional customer experience
• Develop and engage managers, associates, and customers
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Motivate teams by identifying individual strengths
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members
• Communicate expectations and hold the team accountable for results
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training, to increase profitability
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and other merchandising and visual expectations
• Schedule employees to maximize productivity
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager
• Report to the District Manager

Product Manager

• Coordinate and execute the seasonal product development process from concept through production
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Materials, Sourcing, and suppliers to achieve development milestones
• Manage the seasonal development calendar and production T&A
• Track samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables
• Coordinate day-to-day communication with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers
• Monitor progress and identify risks to quality, cost, or timing
• Escalate issues with recommended solutions
• Support supplier communication to achieve product, quality, and delivery expectations
• Maintain product information, specifications, and development status in PLM and other business systems
• Prepare product development reports, meeting materials, and status updates
• Identify opportunities to improve development efficiency, calendar execution, and collaboration
• Support the Product Manager in executing seasonal product strategies and achieving financial, quality, and delivery objectives

• Lead the design and development of seasonal denim collections from concept through production
• Establish seasonal design concepts, storytelling, color direction, wash strategies, and fabric platforms
• Research and interpret global denim trends, vintage inspiration, cultural influences, runway collections, social media, and market developments
• Translate trend insights into commercially viable denim products through sketches, wash developments, fabric selections, and design detailing
• Drive innovation in silhouette, fabrication, fit, finishing techniques, and sustainability initiatives
• Develop detailed design specifications and technical packages
• Oversee wash development, including concept approvals, strike-offs, lab dips, sample reviews, and bulk approvals
• Lead fit reviews and direct proportions, construction, and garment refinements
• Review and approve prototypes, fit samples, sales samples, and production samples
• Partner with Technical Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, and factory teams
• Develop balanced assortments supporting category strategies, customer demand, sales goals, and margin objectives
• Maintain communication with vendors and factory partners to ensure accurate execution and quality
• Support seasonal line reviews, presentations, and milestone meetings
• Conduct competitive shopping and market research across retail channels, digital platforms, and social media
• Analyze sales performance, customer insights, and market data
• Monitor advancements in denim technologies, sustainable materials, wash techniques, and manufacturing processes
• Mentor and develop junior design team members
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment
• Manage seasonal calendars and ensure design deliverables are completed on schedule
• Maintain records of seasonal developments, inspiration materials, wash libraries, fabric archives, and design documentation
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and workflows

Senior Designer, Denim

• Manage the end-to-end product development and sourcing lifecycle from concept to production
• Own seasonal development milestones and manage the time and action calendar for on-time execution and bulk delivery
• Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Technical teams to bring product concepts to production-ready samples
• Manage vendor allocation and cost negotiations to achieve IMU targets while maintaining product standards and brand expectations
• Build and maintain vendor relationships and support onboarding of new vendors
• Partner with Demand Planning on seasonal projections and vendor capacity planning
• Monitor vendor performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics and proactively address issues
• Manage samples, approvals, development, and order placements using FlexPLM, CAP, and other tools
• Maintain knowledge of apparel manufacturing from raw material development through factory production and quality control
• Communicate development status, risks, and solutions across cross-functional partners and external vendors
• Travel as needed to vendor offices and factories to support development alignment, production readiness, and vendor partnerships
• Support brand strategy, margin goals, and OTB fast chase initiatives across DTC and wholesale channels

• Manage all aspects of the Aéropostale store
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team
• Create an exceptional customer experience and build brand loyalty
• Hire and train associates
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans
• Achieve financial, customer-service, operational, sales, and profitability goals
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training
• Provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to team members
• Lead or assist with floor sets, window changes, and visual merchandising
• Perform POS transactions and management functions when the Assistant Manager is absent
• Schedule employees to maximize productivity
• Report to the District Manager

• Manage all aspects of the store
• Build a team of top performers and create an exceptional customer experience
• Hire and train associates to represent the brand
• Oversee store operations to achieve sales and profitability goals
• Create a positive environment that develops and engages managers, associates, and customers
• Report to the District Manager
• Use statistical information and market knowledge to create action plans and achieve financial, customer-service, and operational goals
• Demonstrate product knowledge, selling, and operational skills to maximize sales
• Engage customers to build relationships and brand loyalty using company tools
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent
• Motivate teams by identifying their strengths
• Provide and receive feedback to improve performance and develop team members
• Set clear expectations and hold the store team accountable for results
• Ensure merchandising and operational standards are consistently met
• Oversee controllable expenses, including payroll and training, to increase profitability
• Provide leadership or assistance with floor sets, window changes, and merchandising and visual expectations
• Perform POS transactions on designated shifts and execute management functions in the absence of the Assistant Manager
• Schedule employees according to their strengths to maximize productivity
• Model respect, integrity, teamwork, compassion, accountability, and inclusivity

• Research and analyze seasonal fashion trends, colors, prints, fabrics, silhouettes, cultural influences, and competitive brands
• Maintain understanding of brand aesthetic and target customer while contributing design ideas
• Assist with seasonal concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and product strategies
• Create CADs, technical sketches, colorways, and design presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Develop original design concepts, garment details, graphics, washes, and trims
• Gather inspiration through market research, competitive shopping, social media, trend platforms, and vintage resources
• Create and maintain accurate tech packs with design details, construction specifications, artwork placement, trims, measurements, and BOM information
• Partner with Technical Design to review fit samples and communicate comments
• Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Sourcing on fabric, trim, wash, color, and garment construction development
• Review and provide feedback on lab dips, strike-offs, print submissions, trims, washes, and development samples
• Track sample-process revisions and maintain organized records
• Ensure design deliverables are completed accurately according to seasonal calendars
• Partner with Merchandising on assortment strategies, line plans, customer needs, and business objectives
• Participate in milestone meetings, fittings, line reviews, and cross-functional presentations
• Communicate design direction and development feedback to internal teams and external vendors
• Maintain organized design files, artwork libraries, seasonal documentation, and development tracking tools
• Update PLM systems and internal databases with accurate product information
• Support market preparation, seasonal reviews, and leadership presentations
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to Assistant Designers and Design Interns as needed

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Technical Designer

Store Manager

Store Manager

Product Manager

Senior Designer, Denim

Product Manager

Store Manager

Store Manager

Associate Designer