Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of lifestyle brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks. Reaching customers across 120+ countries, we strive to create customer-centric omni-channel experiences for our global customer base. Our core values and standards guide our behavior every day. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, we believe everyone is a leader at A&F.  We believe the people make the place. We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together. We are eager to understand and embrace change. We are relentless innovators who dream bold.

Based out of our world headquarters in Columbus, OH the A&F Design Training Programs are highly competitive initiatives that offer immediate exposure to senior level management, as well as a carefully crafted balance between classroom sessions and hands-on experience. With a “promote from within” mentality in mind, these programs have been designed to shape top candidates into the future leaders of our company. The Technical Design Training Programs feature an initial comprehensive training program up to six weeks long and continued career development through a custom curriculum.

The comprehensive orientation 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
• 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

 What Will You Be Doing?

• Create and edit patterns to drive fit direction
• Build detailed tech packs
• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure proper construction and fit through interactive fit sessions
• Create detailed technical illustrations & specifications using Adobe Creative Suite
• Work together with overseas vendors to manage the garment sampling process
• Communicate with factories to identify & resolve production issues
• Manage product cycle from sketch through pre-production samples and final bulk garments

What Do You Need to Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree in textile/fashion/apparel design or relevant degree
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Anywhere from 0-3 years of professional experience
• Passion for the A&F brands and the role
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Career-driven, strong work ethic and high performance standards
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills
• Strong pattern making, draping and grading skills
• Ability to manipulate existing patterns
• 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 Leadership Development Programs offer highly competitive compensation packages for full time trainees. Other benefits include $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses, merchandise discounts at all of 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, portfolio/portfolio link and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA attached.

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