Senior Brand Designer, EMEA

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Company Description

Our Senior Brand Designers are focused on creating exceptional and innovative branded experiences across all marketing channels. As a cross-branded designer you will be working across a diverse and exciting range of print and digital projects. We're talking Events and Brand Activations, Packaging and Print projects, OOH/ DOOH, Media and Website Content for both Hollister and Abercrombie brands in the EMEA region.

Senior Brand Designers work within established style guides and art direction provided by our teams and collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Digital Strategists, External Agencies, Merchants, and Brand Marketing teams to create innovative and on-brand creative for our global brands.

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. Sr Designers recognize the value of a connected brand experience from our digital channels to stores, have a passion for solving problems, influence in a cross-functional context, and deliver exceptional design. As a member of our creative team, you'll be encouraged to push boundaries and stay curious in leading our brands forward.

This role reports into the EMEA Art Director and is located at our London, EMEA, Home Office.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Work closely with Art Direction team on the conceptual development and execution of events, brand activations and 360 brand experiences for the EMEA markets.
• Produce high-quality and accurate print-ready artwork across small and large format branding projects (Example: OOH Billboards, store-signage, events/ activation material and packaging).
• Drive creative thinking that effectively communicates locally relevant concepts and brand identity across all print and digital mediums-stores, print, site, email, digital ads, social media and more.
• Maintain consistent on-brand creative standards using a brand style guide.
• Manage design workflow and deadlines within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Contribute to presentations with department and company leadership.
• Utilize a strong sense of team-orientated, positive, proactive and project-driving skills on a daily basis.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of fashion and design trends, strategies, platforms, tools, and best practices applicable to the world of creative content and collateral for fashion retail and e-commerce.
• Maintain an intimate understanding of the brand DNA and customer and stay up-to-date on fashion e-commerce industry trends and other retail brands as they pertain to Abercrombie and Hollister's competitive landscape in Europe.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail throughout the creative and production process.
• Showcase a strong sense of team-orientated, positive, proactive skills to the role on a daily basis.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Graphic Designer in either a fashion retail or agency environment.
• Proven experience in concepting and delivering print-ready artwork across both large format and packaging print design projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Art, or related field experience preferred
• Passion for the A&F Co. brands and the role
• Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends
• Excellent technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for colour
• Skilled in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Figma design tools
• Experience as a people manager beneficial
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Career-driven, strong work ethic and high performance standards
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
• A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
• Desire to learn & hunger for more!
• A portfolio is required with application

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
• 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 & 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
• 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!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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