Apparel Designer - A&F Women's YPB

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus program

401(k) savings with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a Designer to join our Women’s On-The-Go and Restore team. You’ll shape the creative direction for Outerwear, Dresses and Knit Layers, blending technical detail with fashion-forward thinking and leading trend research.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and 4+ years of apparel design experience, you’ll manage multiple seasons, present concepts to senior leadership and mentor a junior designer in a fast-paced Ohio studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 4+ years hands-on apparel design experience.
• Strong understanding of activewear aesthetics and construction.

Responsibilities

• Drive the daily design process including trend research, mood boards, and sketching in Illustrator.
• Manage multiple seasons and product lifecycles for Women’s On-The-Go and Restore collections.
• Present line concepts to senior leadership and gain buy-in.

Skills

Fashion design

Illustrator

PLM

Adobe Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM software

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Description: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.YPB is looking for a Designer to join our Women’s On-The-Go and Restore team. In this role, you’ll help shape the most creative and technically exciting product in our collection. Each season, you’ll design a range of styles- including but not limited to Outerwear, Dresses, and Knit Layers all rooted in the YPB aesthetic. This role blends technical skills with creative thinking. The ideal candidate for this role has an eye for fashion and trend, demonstrate curiosity, a can-do attitude and can adapt to a fast passed environment.What Will You Be Doing?Driving the daily design process including: trend research and mood board creation, sketching in Illustrator, tech pack creation, BOM development, fabric and trim selection and development, fitting and approving final garments.Managing multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the A&F Women’s YPB On-The-Go and Restore collections.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.Leading, managing and coaching a team of 1 designer.What Do You Need to Bring?Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 4+ years of hands-on experience in apparel design. A portfolio that highlights both technical execution and aesthetic leadership.Expertise: Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Activewear preferred.Technical Skills: Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.Design Ownership: Eagerness to manage the entire design process independently.Customer Insight: A genuine interest in connecting with and understanding our customers.Trend Analysis: Skill in identifying and translating relevant trends into actionable design ideas.Technical Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fits, and construction methods to guide yourself and your team through the product lifecycle.Presentation Skills: Confident in presenting ideas clearly, authentically, and inspiring.Communication: Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.Risk-Taking: Willingness to take bold risks and push boundaries.Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and quick thinking.Collaboration: Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to bring the brand’s vision to life.Benefits & PerksAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus program401(K) savings plan with company matchAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid Caregiver LeaveMobile StipendPaid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork 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 yearOnsite fitness centerMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.