Associate Apparel Designer - A&F Womens Outerwear & Non-Apparel

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.

• 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 non-apparel 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.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with 2+ years of hands‑on experience in apparel design.
• Expertise:
  Deep understanding of both design and production processes, with a strong focus on Outerwear and Non‑Apparel preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Design Ownership:
  Eagerness to help manage the design process.
• 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.
• 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. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.