Graphic Designer, Creative Marketing - A&F

Job Description:

Are you aesthetic-obsessed? Passionate about typography, logo marks, and the perfect color palette? Ready to channel your creativity into shaping the future of a global fashion retailer? At Abercrombie, we're doing just that - and our Creative Department is seeking a Designer with an exceptional eye to join our cause.

In this role, the Designer works within the Seasonal Design team on concepting and designing brand campaigns and collateral based on A&F seasonal marketing initiatives. This opportunity is focused on creating and connecting our brand campaigns across all marketing channels, informed by key trends in fashion and the direction provided by creative leads. You'll collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, Merchants, and Brand Marketing teams to create innovative and on-brand creative for the global Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie kids brands. The best candidates recognize the value of a connected brand experience-seamlessly weaving our digital channels, stores, and events into one cohesive on-trend narrative-and bring a passion for solving problems, influencing across teams, and delivering exceptional, style-driven design.

At Abercrombie, you'll be part of a diverse and collaborative team of creative, strategic, and curious individuals who are constantly looking for new ways to learn about our customers and push the envelope in our efforts to inspire them. Candidates should have a true passion for brand storytelling through a fashion lens, an amazing eye for aesthetic and layout, and strong communication and organizational skills. As a member of our creative team, you'll be encouraged to push boundaries and stay curious in leading Abercrombie & Fitch forward.

This position is remote, and will report directly to our Senior Art Director.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Working closely within the Seasonal Design team to concept and implement a cohesive visual language that captures the brand's evolving fashion and lifestyle story each season.
• Partnering with creative leads, strategists and merchants to visualize and execute design solutions across all brand touchpoints including our stores and digital channels
• Collaborating with photo art directors and copywriters to craft elevated visual storytelling that brings fashion trends and lifestyle moments to life within product campaigns.
• Maintaining consistent on-brand creative standards using a brand style guide
• Managing design workflow and deadlines within a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Contributing to seasonal and campaign kick-off presentations with department and company leadership
• Maintaining an intimate understanding of the brand DNA, the Abercrombie customer and staying up-to-date on fashion and industry trends and other retail brands as they pertain to A&F's competitive landscape
• Utilizing a strong sense of team-orientated, positive, proactive and project driving skills on a daily basis

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, or related field required
• 2+ years of experience within a high-paced, cross-functional creative environment, preferably within Marketing/Fashion Retail
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization
• A strong portfolio of relevant design work showcasing abilities across multiple platforms from print to digital
• Strong design and conceptual skills with a good understanding of typography and layout for digital/mobile media
• Experience communicating and collaborating within a creative marketing team
• Proficiency in a variety of rapid prototyping and design tools including Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with motion graphics and Adobe After Effects a plus
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about branding and the e-commerce landscape

Our Company

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.


Our Values

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.


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 program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work 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 year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Company Description

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.


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.