About this role
About the Role Abercrombie & Fitch Co is seeking a Graphic Apparel Designer/Sr. Graphic Apparel Designer for Hollister Womens at their Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio to bring our brands to life through graphic design, concepts, and trend-driven prints.
What You'll Do
- 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 We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience
- 5+ years’ experience in graphic design, preferably for a global retailer
- A portfolio is required with application; showcases strong design skills in color theory, composition, concept development and typography
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Passion for the A&F brands, and 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
- Strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the agility to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced, structured environment
- Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and thrive under accelerated deadlines and shifting deliverables
- A team-player mentality with 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!
Compensation & Benefits
- Benefits & perks include incentives, 401(k) with company match, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, and paid time off
- Associate resources groups, volunteer opportunities, and additional time off to give back to communities
- Flexible work options including “work from anywhere” days (Mondays and Fridays) for most roles and six work-from-anywhere weeks per year
- Merchandise discount across all brands
- Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion