Associate Designer – Concept

Aéropostale

. Support the Director of Concept & Creative Services and SVP of Design .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,700 - $73,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Possesses a keen eye for styling and trend analysis within the fashion industry, supported by a relevant degree and hands-on experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe InDesign ProficiencyGraphic Design SkillsTrend AnalysisFashion Industry ExperienceStrong Organizational Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Adobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAfter EffectsPremiereGraphic DesignImage CurationStylingLayout SkillsTrend ForecastingCompetitor Market Research

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal Presentation SkillsDetail OrientedAdaptable Working StyleStrong Follow-Through

Certifications & Qualifications

Design or Fashion-Related Degree

Industry Keywords

Fashion IndustryPop CultureYouth FashionAdult FashionShowroom VisualsCross-Functional CollaborationStyling Closet OrganizationFast-Paced EnvironmentSample ManagementTrend Points of View

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Concept & Creative Services and SVP of Design
Conduct trend analysis using runway shows, forecasting services, and social media through the lens of Catalyst lifestyle brands
Create concept decks and visual tools for design and cross-functional teams presenting trend, print, and color points of view
Conduct online and in-person competitor market research
Style looks for showrooms and presentations
Assist with showroom visuals and prepare for design presentations
Perform administrative tasks such as errands, organizing the styling closet, unpacking samples, and preparing showrooms
Collaborate across multiple brands and support senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
After Effects, Premiere, and other video tools are a plus
Strong graphic design and layout skills
Strong image curation and styling taste level with ability to filter by brand and end use
Knowledge of pop culture and newest trends in youth and adult fashion markets
Strong organizational, written communication, and verbal presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple workflows across different brands and shift project priorities quickly
Detail oriented with strong follow-through
Ability to perform hands-on labor such as moving sample boxes and organizing the sample closet
Adaptable working style and ability to brainstorm and learn on the go in a fast-paced environment
Design or fashion-related degree (fashion, graphic design, etc.)
1+ years of fashion industry experience
Ability to work in person at the NYC office a minimum of 3 days per week
Occasional travel within NYC Metro and elsewhere as needed
Background in styling, editorial work, fashion design, or graphic design disciplines is helpful
Strong portfolio showing elevated taste level and layout ability
Strong writing and presentation skills