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Job Description:
Are you aesthetic-obsessed? Passionate about typography, logo marks, and the perfect color palette? Ready to channel your creativity into shaping the future of a global fashion retailer? At Abercrombie, we're doing just that - and our Creative Department is seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer with an exceptional eye to join our cause.
In this role, the Assistant Designer works within our in-season design team on digital creative content for marketing campaigns, promotions and product newness messages based on A&F seasonal marketing initiatives. This opportunity is focused on creating and connecting our brand campaigns across many of our marketing channels, informed by key trends in fashion and the direction provided by creative leads. You'll collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, Merchants, and Brand Marketing teams to create innovative and on-brand creative for the global Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids and YPB brands. The best candidates recognize the value of a connected brand experience-seamlessly weaving our site, app, paid and email channels into one cohesive on-trend customer-centric narrative.
At Abercrombie, you'll be part of a diverse and collaborative team of creative, strategic, and curious individuals who are constantly looking for new ways to learn about our customers and push the envelope in our efforts to inspire them. Candidates should have a true passion for brand storytelling through a fashion lens, an amazing eye for aesthetic and layout, and strong communication and organizational skills. As a member of our creative team, you'll be encouraged to push boundaries and stay curious in leading Abercrombie & Fitch forward.
This position is remote.
What Will You Be Doing?

• Working within the weekly Design Team to create relevant product newness stories, fashion lifestyle creative and promotional content for our digital channels to implement a cohesive brand narrative for our target customers

• Partnering with design leads, photo art directors, copywriters, strategists and merchants to visualize and execute design solutions across all branded digital touchpoints including site, app, paid media, and email channels.

• Maintaining consistent on-brand creative standards using a brand style guide, Figma site standards, and multi-channel best practices from creation to final production

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

• Contributing to weekly creative reviews with department and company leadership

• Maintaining an intimate understanding of the brand DNA, the Abercrombie customer and staying up-to-date on fashion and industry trends and other retail brands as they pertain to A&F's competitive landscape

• Utilizing a strong sense of team-orientated, positive, proactive and project driving skills on a daily basis

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field required

• Minimum 1-2+ years of experience within a high-paced, cross-functional creative environment, preferably within Marketing/Fashion Retail

• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization

• A strong portfolio of relevant design work showcasing abilities across multiple platforms from print to digital

• Strong design and conceptual skills with a good understanding of typography and layout for digital/mobile media

• Experience communicating and collaborating within a creative marketing team

• Proficiency in a variety of rapid prototyping and design tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience with motion graphics and Adobe After Effects a plus

• Must be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about branding and the e-commerce landscape

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 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!

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.
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