Store Designer - Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced and talented Store Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing store designs that align with our brand identity and enhance the customer experience. This role involves working closely with various departments, such as real estate, construction, procurement, visual merchandising and store operations, to ensure store layouts are both aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient.

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

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Manages the planning and implementation of Global Real Estate projects through store design which includes all new stores, existing fleet remodels, and closures.
• Designs effective store layouts that optimize space utilization, and consistently adapts and translates store prototypes to various site conditions and locations.
• Coordinates end-to-end project workflow by meeting project deadlines, including feasibility studies, proposed store planning, and approved store implementation.
• Project manages design budget and pre-construction process; effectively supervises architect, engineer, external vendors and permit execution to ensure key project milestones are met efficiently and on time.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with internal and external partners to successfully facilitate the implementation of store designs.
• Prepares detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, select renderings, shop drawings and landlord documentation, etc. as needed.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• 4-year degree, preferable in Interior Design, Architecture or Retail Design, or a related field.
• 7+ years of work experience in retail design or similar role.
• Proficiency in design software in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Sketch-up or similar. 
• Knowledgeable of general domestic & international code restrictions
• General understanding of constructability
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, visual merchandising, and customer behavior. 
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Organized with ability to prioritize and forecast into challenges and/or opportunities
• 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. 
• Self-motivated – ability to work independently and drive results

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
• 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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER