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Job Description:

Our Design team is the driving force behind our brand's commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. Associate Designers help manage the full design and development process; from concept to flat sketch, from initial sample to final garment. We value originality and creativity and seek to be leaders in the market, not followers. Our designers are fueled by curiosity, inspiring the total team to push the product to new levels. We've created a unique environment that fosters both ownership and collaboration across design teams working toward the cohesive vision of our brands.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Driving the daily design process including: trend research and mood board creation, sketching in Illustrator, fabric and trim selection and development, fitting and approving final garments.
• Managing multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the swim department.
• Researching the global market to ensure that the product is in tune with emerging trends and relevant to our customer and brand voice.
• Clearly presenting the line to senior leadership, providing insight on style and fit and getting the team on board with ideas and trends.

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 1+ years of hands-on experience in apparel design.
• Expertise: Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Swim or Intimates preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Design Ownership: Eagerness to help manage the design process.
• Customer Insight: A genuine interest in connecting with and understanding our customers.
• Trend Analysis: Skill in identifying and translating relevant trends into actionable design ideas.
• Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fits, and construction methods to guide yourself and your team through the product lifecycle.
• Presentation Skills: Confident in presenting ideas clearly, authentically, and inspiring.
• Risk-Taking: Willingness to take bold risks and push boundaries.
• Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and quick thinking.
• Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring the brand's vision to life.

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!

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.