Company Description

Job Description

Our Design team is the driving force behind our brands' commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. CAD Designers are responsible for creating seasonal print, pattern, sweater and embroidery work (florals, stripes, plaids, knits, repeats, etc.) for use in all product categories from concept to pre-production. The Print & Pattern Designers collaborate with Design and Merchandising to keep prints and patterns fresh and ahead of the competition. Designers at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. are highly creative, passionate about the brand and customer, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. 

This role is based at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What will you be doing?

Researching our customer and the relevant trends, fabrications, prints, and patterns for upcoming seasonsCreating original pattern work through both hand illustration and design softwareCollaborating with design and merchant team to contribute brand appropriate artworkWorking and reworking pattern for final printCreating send outs and production files

What do you need to bring?

Bachelor's degree in Textiles/Fibers or related experience1-4 years' CAD design experience, preferably for a fashion retailerStrong artistic eye and ability to illustrate by handProficiency in Kaledo Knit, Weave and Print and Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)Excellent sense of style and colorStrong organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentOpen to providing feedback and receiving constructive criticism

Our Company 

Abercrombie & 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.   

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.   

What You'll Get

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 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!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER