Creative Recruiter

Title: Creative Recruiter

Reports To: Senior Recruiter

Location: New York City, NY

Job Description:

Get to Know the Role:

As a Creative Recruiter, you will 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. Sitting at the intersection of business needs and creative vision, you will partner closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to identify and hire top-tier talent for New York Design Office-based roles. The ideal candidate is resourceful, resilient, and relationship driven, with an ambition to build strong talent pipelines and consistently deliver top creative talent to the business.

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Portfolio Review: 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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

Why You'll Love it Here

• Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
• Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates): More time for the sun and the weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
• Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration.
• In-Office Events: Exciting company-wide events you won't want to miss!

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.  
• 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.

• Job ScheduleFull time
• Anticipated Pay Range for All Posted Locations$70,000-$90,000