Innovation Design Center - Screen Printing Technician A&F Co. - Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

Job Description 

 Here at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Global Home Office our team has access to an Innovation Design Center that houses a range of screen printing, embroidery, and wash machines and tools.  In our Innovation Design Center our teams can create and produce screen printer apparel for our portfolio of brands.  Our Screen-Printing team is responsible for the start to finish of our garments printed here onsite. Screen Printing technicians will work closely with our other IDC team members, merchants, sourcing, and design to bring these ideas to life.

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

We have a few different roles open on this team listed below, please advise when applying what role you are interested in:

Screen Print Operator

• Experience with screen printing machines and teams
• Ability to prep, set up, and tear down machine
• Experience loading garments on machine
• Attention to detail to check quality of garments and prints
• Partner with ink room and screen room associates for the management and organization of the process
• Maintain safety and health protocols

Catcher

• Main responsibility will be catching garments at the end of the dryer
• Checking garments for print quality, misprints, or defects
• Consistent counting, folding, and packaging of garments
• Communicating with team members when there are print issues
• Heat pressing and other various garments finishing processes
• Maintaining a safe and clean area around the shop

Ink Room Associate

• Experience with Ink and Color preferred
• Creating and mixing inks ahead of production runs
• Ability to match ink colors to color standards
• Maintain clean working environment with clear organization
• Interest in other areas of the team, as you will be cross trained to support operation of equipment

Screen Room Associate

• Experience with screens and artwork preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the burning screen process, reclaiming screens, and stretching screens
• Management of screen inventory and storage system

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Interest and passion for retail and A&F Co. portfolio of brands
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to be flexible to changing demands
• Curiosity and openness to feedback
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brands
• Ability to stand majority of the workday

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F 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.  

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

What You'll Get

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 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
• 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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER