Title: Summer 2027 Apparel Design Internship - American Eagle & Aerie
Get to Know the Role
Apparel Design Interns will participate in our summer internship program based out of the AEO Inc. New York Design Office. Students are given a 10 week full time, paid assignment where they get to work side-by-side with our designers and cross-functional partners within the AE or Aerie brands. This is a great opportunity to learn about our corporate culture and meet other talented students and designers within the industry. It is a paid program and can lead to an exciting career at AEO Inc. post-graduation!
What You’ll Do
- Interns will be placed on the Design team within a specific brand/product category
- On-the-Job training with assignments guided by an individual Mentor
- Classroom learning
- Exciting opportunity to create and present a summerlong capsule collection project to be presented to Senior Design Leadership at the end of the internship program
- Roundtables with top level executives within the Design organization and additional functions
- Completion of midpoint and final program-evaluations to understand progress throughout program
- Pre-planned events around New York, NY to get to know the city that AEO loves to call home!
- Opportunity for consideration into future Assistant Design roles after successful completion of the 10 week internship program
Internship Program Overview
- Assist an appointed designer to facilitate all aspects from concept to design and final development of a classification
- Learn raw materials and trims related to a specific classification
- Assist in all aspects of daily follow-up with buyers and vendors
- Sketch designs in Illustrator (flats)
- Prepare PLM packages and transfer sketch from Illustrator program
- Execute presentation boards for monthly meetings
- Observe presentation techniques
- Assist and take direction for preliminary design research
- Observe fit process
- Review lab dips with Supervisor and send comments to vendors
- Prepare line sheets and update as necessary
- Complete a summer long project to be presented to Senior Design Leadership at the end of the internship assignment
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring
- Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion or Art (or equivalent experience and education)
- Ability to act as liaison between many departments: excellent communication and analytic skills
- Must be detail oriented, computer literate and handle multiple tasks at once
- Have basic knowledge of garment construction
- Working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel
- Familiar with MAC and PC format
- Ability to be in the New York City area for the duration of the internship
- 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
Perks & Benefits: Why You’ll Love it Here
- Generous Associate Discount!
- Summer Fridays!
- Relocation Assistance
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Learning & Development
- Career Exploration + Networking Events
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, 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; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE.
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.
Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.
At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO
We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.