Associate Apparel Designer - A&F Womens Swim

About the role

Abercrombie & Fitch's Design team drives its commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. As an Associate Apparel Designer for the A&F Womens Swim department, you will help manage the full design and development process, from concept and flat sketch to initial sample and final garment.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the daily design process, including trend research and mood board creation, sketching in Illustrator, fabric and trim selection and development, and fitting and approving final garments.
• Manage multiple seasons and product lifecycles for the swim department.
• Research the global market so the product matches emerging trends and the customer and brand voice.
• Present the line to senior leadership, giving insight on style and fit and helping the team buy into ideas and trends.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field, with more than 1 year of hands-on apparel design experience.
• Deep understanding of design and production processes; swim or intimates expertise preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of fabrics, fits and construction methods.
• Confident presenter, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, collaborative and willing to take risks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in design software, including PLM and Adobe Suite.
• Trend analysis and the ability to turn trends into actionable design ideas.

What we offer

• Incentive bonus program and 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts, medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and associate assistance program.
• Paid parental and adoption leave, fertility and adoption benefits, mental health app access, paid caregiver leave, mobile stipend, paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year.
• Work from anywhere on Mondays and Fridays and six work-from-anywhere weeks per year, seven wellness half days per year, onsite fitness center, merchandise discount and promotion from within.