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Job Description:

A&F Apparel Graphic Designers bring our brands to life through layout, 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.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

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 andtechnique graphicsin 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
• 5+ years' experience in graphic design, 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!

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.