Lead Lab Associate - Visual Production

PRIMARY POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Lead Lab Associate - aerie + OFFLINE Visual Production       

REPORTS TO: Assistant Manager - aerie + OFFLINE Labs

SUPERVISES: N/A

PURPOSE

Responsible for supporting the aerie + OFFLINE Visual Lab Teams and Visual Production Team in communicating visual merchandising and marketing placement direction to stores.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create seasonal merchandise product processing guides.
• Organize & label photography and digital assets seasonally.
• Organize, process & label product photos and CAD drawings.
• Manage folders and libraries of seasonal document assets
• Select lab store photography as needed.
• Communicate with cross-functional partners, ensure proper sign off of information in all formats and documents.
• Maintain high quality of work with attention to detail.
• Identify opportunities to improve business practices and processes with regard to managing seasonal assets and data. 
• Manage special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience in retail stores, marketing, visual merchandising or communication
• Professional, detail oriented, innovative, positive team player with high standards and a strong work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Confident, articulate and professional speaking abilities
• Proficient in Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Excel - Adobe CC Suite experience is preferred
• DSLR photography experience is preferred
• Passion for creating a positive store experience through clear and comprehensive communication
• Minimum High School Diploma.  Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications preferred.

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.