Early Talent Programs

Optimistic. Inclusive. Authentic.
AEO is dedicated to providing opportunities for our future retail leaders.

Campus Recruitment

We’re always on the lookout for passionate, driven students and recent grads to join our team. Each year, we visit colleges and universities across the country to connect with rising juniors, seniors and new graduates who are eager to learn what it takes to design, create, market and sell the merchandise from our portfolio of beloved brands.

Interested in learning more? Stay up to date on the latest opportunities and explore open positions at our careers site.

Full-Time Training Program

Our 16-week paid training and onboarding program is the perfect post-graduate opportunity to launch a career at AEO. Participants gain hands-on experience across assortments, product, inventory channels and various business functions, with growth and development support from mentors. This program will build a foundational understanding of retail at AEO and prepares participants to transition directly into full-time positions upon completion. Roles are hybrid and based at our offices in New York City and Pittsburgh.

We currently offer full-time training opportunities in the following functional areas:

  • Inventory Planning
  • Merchandising

Internships

Our 10-week paid summer internship program is designed for junior-level undergraduate students currently pursuing their degrees. During the program, interns will work alongside a mentor and team to develop knowledge and skills in corporate retail – all while learning directly from leaders across the organization and gaining key company insights. Roles are hybrid and based at our offices in New York City and Pittsburgh.

Core internship programs are offered in the following functional areas:

  • Apparel Design
  • Inventory Planning
  • Merchandising
  • Production
  • Technology

Internships in other functional areas are available on an as-needed basis. Students who successfully complete the internship program have the potential to return to AEO upon graduation.