Associate Graphic Apparel Designer - Hollister Men's

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
1+ 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!

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

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!