Sr. Apparel Designer - Hollister Men's Fleece Tops & Bottoms

Abercrombie & Fitch • Columbus, OH

81d • Remote

About The Position

Our Design team is the driving force behind our brand's commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. Sr. Designers have high level vision for the assortment and elevate our brand/gender vision. They also help 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in apparel design.
• Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on fleece preferred.
• Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Strong mentoring and team development skills.
• 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.
• 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, fabric and trim selection and development, fitting and approving final garments.
• Managing multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the Hollister Men's Fleece department.
• 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.
• Managing a team of 3 designers.

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees