Apparel Designer - Hollister Women's Outerwear & Accessories

Company Description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer:
Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, YPB, Hollister and Gilly Hicks.

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.

• 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 life cycles for the outerwear and accessories departments.
• 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.
• Whitespace exploration focused… entrepreneur for new ideas, think shark tank.
• Always learning the new generation and listening to the customer.
• Leading, managing and coaching a team of 1 designer.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 5+ years of hands‑on experience in apparel design.
• Expertise:
  Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Outerwear and Accessories preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Design Ownership:
  Eagerness to manage the entire design process independently.
liCustomer 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.
• 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.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer:
Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, YPB, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

As 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…