Design Training Program- Graphic Design
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At Abercrombie & Fitch, quality is in our roots and we’re on a mission to honor this rich heritage. With an unwavering focus on our customer, we strive every day to deliver a unique and welcoming experience, whether in our stores or online. Our three global brands, Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids and Hollister Co., are the embodiment of our passion for incredible product. At the heart of it all is our amazing 500-acre campus, nestled just outside of Columbus, Ohio. With an open work space, inspiring views, and even a place to gather as a team around the fire pit, our Home Office fosters a diverse and inclusive culture that consistently seeks the input of our associates and focuses on the future. We are looking for leaders, visionaries, and creatives who are willing to roll up their sleeves and write the next chapter in our brand’s legacy.
A&F Graphic Designers are responsible for creating on-apparel artwork. Through vintage shopping, marketing and internet research, Graphic Designers develop seasonal graphic concepts for a wide range of apparel categories. After a concept is initialized, graphic designers develop cutting edge print, appliqué, and embroidery techniques in each brand's handwriting. Graphic Designers partner with Design and Merchandising to put the most trend-right graphics into our stores.
What Will You Be Doing?
* Drive comprehensive design processes by creating concept boards, sketches and illustrations for each season
*Support the product development process from initial sketch to finished product
*Explore and research emerging trends in the global market to deliver product that is aligned with the customer and market perspective
* Transform ideas and concepts into graphics that are applied to garments
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and deliver trend right graphic assortments in the brand handwriting
* Participate in meetings and present designs as relevant to business needs and market trends
What Do You Need to Bring?
*A degree in Graphic Design, Advertising Graphics, Illustration, or relevant field
* Fine arts background/printmaking experience is a plus
* Passion for the A&F brands and an interest in specialty retail
* Strong artistic sense and ability to create original artwork on a computer
* Strong computer skills (Illustrator, Photoshop)
* Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
*Career-driven, strong work ethic and high performance standards
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* Minimum 3.0 GPA
* A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
* Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced, structured environment
*Desire to learn and hunger for more
* A Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand