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Job Description:

Assistant Packaging Engineer

The Assistant Packaging Engineer will support the design, development, and production of packaging across footwear, apparel, and accessories. This role blends foundational packaging engineering knowledge with hands-on project coordination, contributing to packaging solutions that align with design intent while meeting production and quality standards.

Under the direction of the Trims and Label Director, you will partner closely with Design and Merchandising teams to help translate concepts into production-ready packaging, gaining experience in dielines, material selection, print production, and packaging execution across the product lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

• Support the development of packaging solutions that balance design intent, functionality, cost, and manufacturability
• Assist in creating and reviewing dielines and packaging specifications, ensuring accuracy and readiness for production
• Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to help bring packaging concepts to life in a production-ready format
• Support print production execution, including artwork setup, color consistency, and material/finish alignment
• Help manage packaging development timelines and milestones, tracking progress across projects
• Assist with purchase order (PO) tracking and production coordination, ensuring packaging stays on schedule
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to support issue resolution and day-to-day execution
• Participate in packaging testing and validation, including durability and performance checks
• Support tooling and production readiness to ensure successful bulk manufacturing
• Maintain packaging specifications, samples, and approvals within PLM systems
• Contribute to maintaining material standards and documentation
• Assist with sustainability tracking and reporting efforts

What will you need to bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience or relevant internships in packaging, print production, or CPG environments preferred
• Basic understanding of dielines, packaging structures, and materials
• Exposure to print production processes and color fundamentals is a plus
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn technical processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners (Design, Merch, Vendors)
• Proactive mindset with curiosity and a willingness to grow in a fast-paced environment

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 Co. is committed to providing 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
• 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 time off and 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 and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all 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!

Company Description

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.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, 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 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.

Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.