Swimwear Design Associate | Trend-Driven & Collaborative

Abercrombie & Fitch; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Associate Apparel Designer for the Womens Swim line in Columbus, OH.

You will contribute across the design process from concept to final garment, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver authentic, high-quality swimwear. The role emphasizes trend research, mood boards, sketching in Illustrator, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and presenting lines to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• 1+ years hands-on apparel design experience.
• Swim or Intimates experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily design process: trend research, mood boards, and initial sketches.
• Manage multiple seasons and product lifecycles for swim.
• Research global market to align product with emerging trends.
• Present lines to senior leadership with style and fit insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to realize brand vision.

Skills

Trend analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Creative thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

PLM

Adobe Suite

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking an Associate Apparel Designer for the Womens Swim line in Columbus, OH.

You will contribute across the design process from concept to final garment, collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver authentic, high-quality swimwear. The role emphasizes trend research, mood boards, sketching in Illustrator, fabric and trim selection, fittings, and presenting lines to senior leaders.