Job Description

Sewing Technicians work within our Sample Room at the A&F Global Home Office. They are responsible for sewing various apparel products and altering apparel samples for company purposes. They work closely with Technical and Apparel Designers for sample making and edits.

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

What will you be doing?

• Ability to sew various apparel products starting from paper patterns to completed garment.
• Ability to create or alter apparel samples by hand and using industrial sewing machinery, project dependent
• Collaborate directly with the Technical Design & Apparel Design teams for sample making and edits
• Complete all projects on time while maintaining garment requirements.
•  Ability to identify potential problems that may affect prototyping or production difficulties, including material challenges, pattern issues, stitching difficulties & any construction problems found during the creating of the sample.
•  Report machine malfunctions immediately to Sample Room Technician.
• Maintain a clean and organized shared workspace

What will you need to bring?

• 3+ years’ experience with a strong level of expertise in garment stitching & high quality construction.
•  Ability to operate industrial sewing machines: coverstitch, lockstitch, etc.
•  Experience sewing multiple types of fabric and multiple product categories
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. Learn how to follow English written tech sketches to create the garment prototype.
•  Ability to sit for periods of time with continuous movements of hands, arms & fingers while sewing
• 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

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!   

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER