Apparel Designer - A&F Women's YPB

Abercrombie & Fitch•Columbus, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Design team is the driving force behind our brand’s commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. Designers 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. YPB is looking for a Designer to join our Women’s On-The-Go and Restore team. In this role, you’ll help shape the most creative and technically exciting product in our collection. Each season, you’ll design a range of styles- including but not limited to Outerwear, Dresses, and Knit Layers all rooted in the YPB aesthetic. This role blends technical skills with creative thinking. The ideal candidate for this role has an eye for fashion and trend, demonstrate curiosity, a can-do attitude and can adapt to a fast passed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 4+ years of hands-on experience in apparel design.
A portfolio that highlights both technical execution and aesthetic leadership.
Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Activewear preferred.
Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
Eagerness to manage the entire design process independently.
A genuine interest in connecting with and understanding our customers.
Skill in identifying and translating relevant trends into actionable design ideas.
Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fits, and construction methods to guide yourself and your team through the product lifecycle.
Confident in presenting ideas clearly, authentically, and inspiring.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
Willingness to take bold risks and push boundaries.
Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and quick thinking.
Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring the brand’s vision to life.

Responsibilities

Driving the daily design process including: trend research and mood board creation, sketching in Illustrator, tech pack creation, BOM development, fabric and trim selection and development, fitting and approving final garments.
Managing multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the A&F Women’s YPB On-The-Go and Restore collections.
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.
Leading, managing and coaching a team of 1 designer.

Benefits

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!