Graphic Designer, Creative Marketing - A&F

A&F Trading Co.•Columbus, OH

1d•Remote

About The Position

This role is within the Seasonal Design team, focusing on concepting and designing brand campaigns and collateral based on A&F seasonal marketing initiatives. The Designer will create and connect brand campaigns across all marketing channels, informed by fashion trends and direction from creative leads. Collaboration with Creative Directors, Strategists, Merchants, and Brand Marketing teams is key to creating innovative and on-brand creative for Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie kids brands. The ideal candidate recognizes the value of a connected brand experience across digital channels, stores, and events, and possesses a passion for problem-solving, influencing across teams, and delivering exceptional, style-driven design. Abercrombie fosters a diverse and collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to learn about customers and push creative boundaries. Candidates should have a passion for brand storytelling through a fashion lens, a strong aesthetic and layout sense, and excellent communication and organizational skills. This position is remote and reports directly to the Senior Art Director.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field required.
2+ years of experience within a high-paced, cross-functional creative environment, preferably within Marketing/Fashion Retail.
Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization.
A strong portfolio of relevant design work showcasing abilities across multiple platforms from print to digital.
Strong design and conceptual skills with a good understanding of typography and layout for digital/mobile media.
Experience communicating and collaborating within a creative marketing team.
Proficiency in a variety of rapid prototyping and design tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
Must be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about branding and the e-commerce landscape.

Nice To Haves

Experience with motion graphics and Adobe After Effects a plus.

Responsibilities

Working closely within the Seasonal Design team to concept and implement a cohesive visual language that captures the brand’s evolving fashion and lifestyle story each season.
Partnering with creative leads, strategists and merchants to visualize and execute design solutions across all brand touchpoints including our stores and digital channels.
Collaborating with photo art directors and copywriters to craft elevated visual storytelling that brings fashion trends and lifestyle moments to life within product campaigns.
Maintaining consistent on-brand creative standards using a brand style guide.
Managing design workflow and deadlines within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Contributing to seasonal and campaign kick-off presentations with department and company leadership.
Maintaining an intimate understanding of the brand DNA, the Abercrombie customer and staying up-to-date on fashion and industry trends and other retail brands as they pertain to A&F’s competitive landscape.
Utilizing a strong sense of team-oriented, positive, proactive and project driving skills on a daily basis.