This role, under the guidance of the Fabric Manager, will support the fabric development and sourcing process for A&F. You will partner closely with the Fabric Manager to learn how you help designers, merchants, and sourcing partners bring fabrics from concept through development, ensuring they meet brand standards for quality, cost, and timing. You’ll contribute to daily communication with mills and vendors, and track fabric progress. Additionally, you will support the biannual Mill Week that helps our teams in making relevant, brand-right product decisions

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Learn our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and maintain fabric tracking tools that help update development status to keep partners informed.
• Partner with Fabric Manager to gather requirements that contribute to engineering fabrics that meet creative, cost, and logistical guidelines.
• Assist with communication and follow‑up on fabric submits and developments, both cross‑functionally and with mills/vendors, escalating issues as needed.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Sourcing in order to understand global strategy and volume considerations.
• Assist in preparing for biannual Mill Week, including organizing samples, schedules, and materials.
• Support the creation and maintenance of the Fabric Library through the organization and proper storage of physical fabric headers and yardage.
• Collect and verify required documentation that supports sustainability or performance‑based product claims.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with mills and vendor partners.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related fields, or equivalent relevant experience
• One or more years of experience, some level of experience in fashion production, product development, or related fields is preferred
• Excellent communication, presentation, and multi-tasking skills
• Experience in a PLM system is preferred
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity with a desire to learn and grow
• Adaptability
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand

Our Company  

Abercrombie & Fitch 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 & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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 over 750 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. 

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

Benefits & Perks  

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 Co. is committed to providing 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 and 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 and six work from anywhere weeks per year) 
• 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