Seasonal Graphic Apparel Designer — Trend-Driven

A&F Apparel Graphic Designers bring our brands to life through layout, typography, color, and overall great graphic design. They develop seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories and develop cutting edge print and technique graphics in each brand’s handwriting. Collaborating with merchants and apparel designers, Apparel Graphic Designers bring our apparel to life through their trend right graphics.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

Developing seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories while managing multiple product seasons

Taking a deep dive into the global customer mindset through market, field & relevant social research

Developing cutting edge print and technique graphics in each brand’s handwriting

Exploring and researching emerging trends in the global market to deliver product that is aligned with the customer and market landscape

Collaborating with cross-functional teams with an action-oriented, positive and proactive mindset

Presenting artwork and communicating vision to senior leadership as relevant to customer needs and market trends

Managing design workflow and deadlines within a fast-paced and collaborative environment

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or Illustration, or related experience

A portfolio is required with application. This must showcase strong design skills in color theory, composition, and concept development as well as excellent typography skills

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign

Passion for the A&F brands, the role, and an interest in specialty retail

Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for color

Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends into the brand handwriting

A strong curiosity and confidence to push boundaries and bring new ideas to the table

Ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented with the agility to work on multiple projects at a time in a fast-paced, structured environment

A strong work ethic with the ability to multitask and thrive under accelerated deadlines and shifting deliverables

A team-player mentality with an openness to receive and execute feedback

A positive and collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently and professionally

Desire to learn & hunger for more!

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