Assistant Apparel Designer - A&F Co.

Assistant Apparel Designer - A&F Co. Abercrombie and Fitch Co. - 3.5 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Store discount Health insurance On-the-job training Qualifications Research Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Job Description:

The A&F Leadership Development Programs are highly competitive initiatives, unique for their entrepreneurial structure, and provide immediate exposure to senior level leaders. With a "promote from within" mentality, these programs have been designed to shape top candidates into the future leaders of our company. We want students who are motivated, creative, and strategic - natural leaders seeking to drive results in a team-based environment.

The comprehensive programs will include:

Combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training Relationship with a mentor to guide learning in the new role Interactive presentations from a variety of senior leaders in the company An open and inclusive learning environment with fellow associates Integrated social activities to help transition to Columbus and the unique corporate culture at A&F Preparation to effectively manage a portion of the business in one of our critical areas at Home Office This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio. What Could You Be Doing?

APPAREL DESIGN

(Full-Time Only): A&F Apparel Designers create high quality, aspirational product for each of our unique lifestyle brands. The designer's role at A&F is to take the product from the initial concept through the production of the garment. Designers stay on top of emerging trends through shopping the market, researching vintage, and staying in tune with our customers. This creative research fuels the big picture trend and mood direction at the beginning of each season. Designers focus on every aspect of product development, from fabric and trim selection to editing how the garment fits on live models. What Do You Need To Bring? Bachelor's Degree or junior status working towards a bachelor's degree Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Passion for the A&F brands and the role Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for color Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards Strong communication and presentation skills A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand A strong desire for adventure & curiosity Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment Desire to learn & hunger for more! The A&F Design Full Time Leadership Development Programs offer competitive compensation packages for trainees. Other benefits include $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, industry-leading healthcare coverage, and company matching savings and retirement programs. To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts, portfolios and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA. 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.

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