Assistant Graphic Apparel Designer - A&F Co.

A&F Trading Co. • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
• 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
• Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for color
• Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends into the brand handwriting
• 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
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally

Nice To Haves

• Passion for the A&F brands, the role, and an interest in specialty retail
• A strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table
• A positive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!

Responsibilities

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level