CAD Designer (Print Pattern) - abercrombie girls

Company Description

Job Description

Our Design team is the driving force behind our brands' commitment to beautiful, authentic designs and quality materials and construction. CAD Designers are responsible for creating seasonal print, pattern, sweater and embroidery work (florals, stripes, plaids, knits, repeats, etc.) for use in all product categories from concept to pre-production. The Print Pattern Designers collaborate with Design and Merchandising to keep prints and patterns fresh and ahead of the competition. Designers at Abercrombie Fitch Co. are highly creative, passionate about the brand and customer, and possess strong communication and organizational skills.

This role is based at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What will you be doing?

Leading the Abercrombie girls print pattern direction for each season
Researching our customer and the relevant trends, fabrications, prints, and patterns for upcoming seasons
Creating original pattern work through both hand illustration and design software
Collaborating with design and merchant team to contribute brand appropriate artwork
Working and reworking pattern for final print
Creating send outs and production files
Managing a team of 1 direct report
What do you need to bring?

Bachelor's degree in Textiles/Fibers or related experience
4+ years of experience in CAD design experience, preferably for a fashion retailer
Strong artistic eye and ability to illustrate by hand
Proficiency in Kaledo Knit, Weave and Print and Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Excellent sense of style and color
Strong organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Open to providing feedback and receiving constructive criticism
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. (AF Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. AF 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!

Additional Information

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