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Job Description:

Are you obsessed with social media and fashion? Passionate aboutcreating elevated and effortlessdigital campaigns and social-first, in-app content? Would you jump at the chance to push forward one of the world's most recognizable brands? AtAbercrombie & Fitch Co.,we'redoing just that - and our Creative Department is seeking anAssistant/AssociateSocialArt Directorwith an exceptional eyeto join our cause.

With a focus on social, paid media and motion content, this creative role has a primary function to translate high level concepts into customer focused, highly engaging, artfully plannedsocial media campaigns,TikTokand video content,and reactive fashion stories across our multi-platform landscape.

TheAssistant/AssociateArt Directorworks collaboratively with artdirectors,strategistsandcross-functional partnersto planand executeorganic social content. In this role, you will partner with our strategy, analytics, andproductteams on ideation, planning, execution, and hindsight of seasonaland always-onsocial mediacampaign tactics. The successful candidate mustpossessstrong videocapture and editingskillsrelated to motionand stillcontent, with a focus on TikTok. They must bean analytical self-starter who is highly organizedandable todeliver top-quality assets in a quicktimeframe.A love of fashion,product trends, andcultureisa must!

Key skills include a keen eye for socialcontent creation, mobile video,and love ofall things fashion, combined with the ability tocollaborate within a highly matrixed,cross-functionalteam, create industry-leadingsocialcontent, and deliver assets within campaign deadlines.

Open roles available on both Hollister & Abercrombie & Fitch.

This job islocatedat our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohioand includes occasional domestic travel.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Collaborate with strategy, creative and copyteamsoncontentconcepts andcapture forbrand social mediaplatforms,with a focus onTikTok

• Capture, organize, and edit video content with a focus on TikTok

• Create assets (on-figure,flat, and in stores) in support of a monthly content calendar that supports brand level milestones and activity

• Work closely with marketing team to develop short,mediumand long-term social media channel and content strategies with a "first to market" approach

• Translate campaign look-and-feel into branded and product-focused stories forassigned brand social media platforms

• Collaborate with strategy teams on planningand executingcampaigns, UGC,and influencer programs

• Createawide range of graphic design assets - from layouts and typography to original, custom-designed content.

• Support the post-shoot process of editing, reviewing footage, coordinating sound andmusicandassistingin all post-production areas for assigned brand social video content

• Partner withproduct teamsto plan messaging andalign onproductcuration

• Interact with cross-functional teams,including strategy, DTC, paid media, legal, store directors/teams, PR, legal, music, copy, studio, and retouching,to ensure creative and directional alignment

• Determineefficiencies inleveragingexisting assets vs. capturing new ones

• Monitor industry creative best practices/trends andmaintaina competitive library ofnew contentopportunities

• Develop and continuously update best practices and manage recommended rules of engagement

• Provide support toregionalmarketingteamsas needed

What Do You NeedToBring?

• 2+years ofvideo,designandTikToksocialmedia experienceat a brand - fashion or beautya plus.

• Highly adept at content creation, videography, editing, and post-production geared for mobile platforms

• High awareness of current global fashion and image trends forthe target customer

• Experience creating high-qualityTikTokand reels video content,utilizingtransitionsand unique social video editing techniques.

• Software, proficient in the following areas: Adobe Premiere CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, TikTok, Edits,Capcut, Photoshop and Illustrator, Da Vinci Resolve, General Camera knowledge,Onset Production experience is a plus.

• Post-production experience, proficient in the following areas: Editing, light motion graphics (more advanced knowledge is a plus), Color correction, Sound design

• An awareness to trends and editing styles, plus an ability to concept and communicate original ideas

• Passion for content in Fashion, Lifestyle, & Beauty

• Thorough and vast knowledge of the digital landscape as pertains to marketing with specificexpertisein social media -TikTok and Instagramobsessed!

• Graphic design/layout/typography skills highly preferred

• Possess a creative eye and can produce on-the-fly content, while running with ideas

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills

• Detail-oriented and organized

• A strong portfolio of relevant video and graphic design workshowcasingabilities across multiple platforms.

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

• Flexible and capable of changing and adapting to accommodate internal and external circumstances

• Highly motivated and collaborative with a willingness to learn

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills

• Strategic,analyticand structured thinking ability

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.