Associate Apparel Designer - A&F Co

Company Description

Job Description

A&F Apparel Designers create high quality, aspirational product for each of our unique lifestyle brands. The designer's role at A&F is to take the product from initial concept through the production of the garment. Designers stay on top of emerging trends through shopping the market, researching vintage, and staying in tune with our customers. This creative research fuels the big picture trend and mood direction at the beginning of each season. Designers focus on every aspect of product development, from fabric and trim selection to editing how the garment fits on live models.

What Will You Be Doing?

Driving comprehensive design processes by creating concept boards, sketches, and illustrations for each product season

Taking a deep dive into the global customer mindset through market, field, and relevant social research

Exploring and researching emerging trends in the global market to deliver product that is aligned with the customer and market landscape

Supporting the product development process from initial sketch to finished product

Influencing aesthetic and fit direction for your product category

Collaborating with cross-functional teams with an action-oriented, positive, and proactive mindset

Presenting designs to senior leadership as relevant to customer needs and market trends

Managing design workflow and deadlines within a fast-paced and collaborative environment

What Do You Need To Bring?

A bachelor’s degree in fashion/apparel design or relevant field

Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

A portfolio is required with application

Strong computer skills in Illustrator/PLM preferred

Passion for the A&F brands, the role, and an interest in specialty retail

Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for trend

Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends into the brand handwriting

A strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table

Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment

Career-driven, strong work ethic, and proven resiliency

A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently

Desire to learn & hunger for more!

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

Incentive bonus program

401(K) savings plan with company match

Annual companywide review process

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Associate assistance program

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot

Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace

Paid Caregiver Leave

Mobile Stipend

Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community

Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)

Seven associate wellness half days per year

Onsite fitness center

Merchandise discount on all of our brands

Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within

Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups

Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER