Job Description
Company Description Job Description This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
A&F Apparel Graphic Designers bring our brands to life through layout, illustration, typography, color, and overall great graphic design. They develop seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories and develop cutting edge print and technique graphics in each brand's handwriting. Collaborating with merchants and apparel designers, Apparel Graphic Designers bring our apparel to life through their trend right graphics.
What Will You Be Doing?- Developing seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories while managing multiple product seasons
- Taking a deep dive into the global customer mindset through market, field & relevant social research
- Developing cutting edge print and technique graphics in each brand's handwriting
- Exploring and researching emerging trends in the global market to deliver product that is aligned with the customer and market landscape
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams with an action-oriented, positive and proactive mindset
- Presenting artwork and communicating vision 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?- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
- 1-4 years' experience in graphic design or illustration, preferably for a global retailer.
- A portfolio is required with application. This must showcase strong design skills in color theory, composition, and concept development as well as excellent typography skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- 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 color
- 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
- Ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented with the agility to work on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced, structured environment
- A strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and thrive under accelerated deadlines and shifting deliverables
- A team-player mentality with an openness to receive and execute feedback
- A positive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
- Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally
- Desire to learn & hunger for more!
Our Company Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F 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.
Our Values Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
What You'll Get 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
- 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!
Job Description Qualifications Additional Information ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Job Tags
Seasonal work, Work from home, Home office, Flexible hours, Shift work,