Senior Graphic Apparel Designer, A&F Co. - #9831032

Job Description 

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

Sr 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. They collaborate with merchants and apparel designers to ensure we deliver the best trend-right graphics for our customer.

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 and technique graphics in 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
• 7+ years’ experience in graphic design, preferably for a global fashion 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 Co. portfolio of 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!

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

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 and you will get 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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER