Asst./Assoc. CAD (Print & Pattern) Designer - A&F Co

Job Description

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 seasons

Creating original pattern work through both hand illustration and design software

Collaborating with design and merchant team to contribute brand appropriate artwork

Working and reworking pattern for final print

Creating send outs and production files

What do you need to bring?

Bachelor's degree in Textiles/Fibers or related experience

1+ years of experience in CAD design experience, preferably for a fashion retailer

Strong artistic eye and ability to illustrate by hand

Proficiency in Kaledo Knit, Weave and Print and Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Excellent sense of style and color

Strong organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills

Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Open 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 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!Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full-time

Hybrid remote