JOB DESCRIPTION

The Associate Art Director will work with our photography, video, design, and art direction teams to develop and share the creative vision for the Abercrombie & Fitchbrand. They will collaborate with cross functional partners to create marketing content and guide the team responsible for its execution. This individual would be accountable for ideating and creating original branded content, along with fostering the organization and cross-functional partnership required to execute against the overall brand strategy. 

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

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Work closely with Art Direction team on the conceptual development and execution of seasonal content 
• Evolve the brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundation 
• Collaborate with broader creative team to ensure visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels 
• Understand current trends in social media, fashion, and culture - testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the A&F brand 
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within the A&F/abercrombie organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership 
• Help to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy 
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned - including travel for photoshoots and campaigns

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING?

•  Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or relevant experience required 
• Minimum of 2+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or related industry 
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization 
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite 
• Experience working with layout for print and digital media with and directing, training and guiding other layout artists and copywriters 
• A strong eye for quality and trend as it relates to the Abercrombie & Fitch brands 
• Experience managing and collaborating with large cross-functional teams 
• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience

OUR COMPANY

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas. 

OUR VALUES

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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. 

OUR BRAND

Would you jump at the chance to be part of reinventing one of the world’s most recognizable brands? At A&F, we’re on a mission to inspire our customers to be confident, feel comfortable, and face their fierce. Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories. We approach the work week with a long weekend mindset: free from stress and with time well spent, we can realize our full potential.

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of global lifestyle brands (Abercrombie & Fitch Co., abercrombie kids, Hollister, and Gilly Hicks) that share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort – allowing consumers around the world to express their own individuality and style. The company operates approximately 850 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com and www.hollisterco.com.