Graphic Designers are responsible for creating brand specific artwork and interpreting current trends into A&F's handwriting. Through trend/vintage shopping, marketing and internet research, Graphic Designers develop seasonal graphic concepts for a wide range of apparel categories. After a concept is initialized, A&F Graphic Designers will work with the Research and Development team in our state-of-the-art Innovation and Design Center to develop cutting edge print, applique, and embroidery techniques. Collaboration with Design and Merchandising is also a constant in order to put the most trend-right products into our stores. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researching and developing existing and emerging concepts and trend
• Sketching into the computer
• Translate ideas from concept into actual, on-brand graphic packages
• Collaborate with Apparel Design in creating graphics for specific silhouettes
• Partner with Merchandising in order to get the best possible product delivered on time and on budget
• Maintain a constant knowledge of week-to-week sales as it affects what must be designed into react quickly and positively to the fast paced environment and constantly evolving needs
• Produce continuously strong packages at a quick rate
• Research, trend shop, and work with the IDC team on new and fresh ideas/techniques

Specific Skills

• BFA in Graphic Design or similar degree
• Must have strong artistic ability, including drawing skills, with an excellent sense of design and color.
• Solid understanding of the software that is used everyday (Illustrator, Photoshop) and ability to learn quickly
• Intimately understand the customer and the brand
• A true team player

Please apply at:

http://www.abercrombie.com/anf/careers/homeOfficeOpportunities.html