Store Concept Designer chez Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

Job Description 

We are seeking a creative and experienced Concept Store Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing innovative retail environments that enhance the brand experience and engage customers. The Concept Store Designer will work closely with our brand marketing, visual merchandising, and store operations teams to ensure the store design aligns with the brand's vision and business objectives. This person has a collaborative, all hands-on deck approach, and is dedicated to creating exceptional store experiences. 

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

Concept Responsibilities:

• Concepts innovative, new, and evolved store experiences by being brand oriented, future-focused, customer-centric and creatively driven.
• Conceptualizes and designs multiple creative solutions for various project types (fixtures, shop-in-shops, remodels, prototype, etc.).
• Creates comprehensive concept & design presentations including inspiration gathering, material boards, 3D renderings, elevations, mock-ups, etc.
• Partners with internal teams and external vendors for development and to ensure timely and within budget completion of projects.
• Ensures all design elements align with brand guidelines, enhance the experience and resonate with target customers.
• Stay updated on industry trends, design innovations, and competitor activities.

Store Design Responsibilities:

• Maintains strong partnership with Real Estate and Construction teams to support capital project plans and project budget management.
• Manage the planning and implementation of Global Real Estate projects through store design which includes all new stores, current fleet evolution and optimization, market expansions, store closures, store down-sizes, store relocations and experience remodels.
• Consistently translates store concepts to various store formats.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• 4-year degree or related experience, preferably in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design or related field.
• 4-6 years of work experience in retail design, store space planning or similar role.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up or similar.
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, visual merchandising, and customer behavior.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of diverse business partners.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Energetic, positive, creative problem solving with a solution-based outlook.

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 
• 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 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) 
• Seven associate wellness half days 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