Design Director - A&F Mens Knits

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.•Columbus, OH

7h•Onsite

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. This role is based in Columbus, OH.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field is preferred
9+ years of experience in apparel design
Ability to lead and mentor a team of creatives
Experience contributing to product decisions and supporting total brand outcomes
Strong understanding of design and production processes
Ability to communicate design strategy and generate excitement across teams
Skill in translating trends into actionable design concepts
Interest in understanding and designing for the customer
Solid grasp of fabrics, fit, and construction to guide design development
Willingness to explore bold ideas 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

Leading creative direction for A&F Mens Knits categories.
Responsible for setting the design vision for each season and bringing them to life through product storytelling and execution.
Overseeing seasonal design work and product lifecycles, leading excellence in execution and supporting brand performance.
Leading a team of designers, fostering a collaborative and creative environment while supporting team development.
Partnering with cross-functional teams to help bring compelling product ideas to life.
Identifying new ideas and white spaces in the assortment to drive growth.
Quickly adapting to relevant trends and evolving strategies.
Researching the global market and staying close to the customer to ensure that the product is in tune with emerging trends and relevant to our customer and brand handwriting.

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!