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About the Role

Serve as a strategic talent partner and brand ambassador responsible for driving the full-cycle recruitment of creative and technical talent across all fashion, design, and production functions for all AEO brands. Partner closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to identify and hire top-tier talent for New York Design Office-based roles.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for Design, Technical Design & Production positions, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and quickly deliver qualified candidate slates.
• Conduct extensive direct sourcing, networking, market mapping, and competitive talent research to uncover passive candidates.
• Generate candidate flow through proactive outreach, referrals, industry networking, social recruiting, and talent community engagement.
• Screen, assess, and present candidates with a focus on New York Design Office based roles.
• Review design portfolios with a discerning eye, assessing skill, potential and brand alignment.
• Build and maintain active talent pipelines across Fashion Design, Technical Design, Graphic Design, Textile Design, Print & Color, CAD Design, Production functions.
• Act as an industry talent advisor to our internal team: stay current on industry trends, key competitors, talent movement, and emerging design talent.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Recruit within other areas of the business as needed.

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a significant focus on Design or Creative TA.
• Demonstrated success sourcing and recruiting high-performing design talent within apparel, fashion, or retail organizations.
• Knowledgeable in sourcing tools, Boolean search techniques, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, and talent mapping methodologies.
• Experience working within an ATS system preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced, nuanced environment.
• Strong candidate assessment, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work a hybrid in office schedule - average 3 days in office a week.

Skills

• Sourcing tools
• Boolean search techniques
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Networking
• Talent mapping methodologies
• Candidate assessment
• Relationship-building
• Negotiation

Location

• New York City, NY

Work Type

• Hybrid Schedule

Experience Level

• 2 to 4 years

Benefits

• Generous Associate Discount
• Summer Fridays
• Casual Dress Code
• Hybrid Schedule
• In-Office Events
• 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
• Parental leave and benefits
• Discretionary bonuses and other incentives

About the Company

• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone.
• 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.