Technical Designer

Abercrombie & Fitch is the most successful specialty retailer in operation today.  Our casual, classic, all-American lifestyle brand of clothing is synonymous with quality.  Based in Columbus, Ohio, the Abercrombie & Fitch brands have never been more powerful or more profitable. The A&F culture is one-of-a-kind.  We design, merchandise, market and live the Abercrombie & Fitch brand.  We are our best customer. A&F's brand-powered momentum is fueled by additional lifestyle reinforcement.  Every aspect of our stores - the music, the marketing and photos, and overall aesthetic - has made the in-store experience more potent than ever.  Our website, abercrombie.com, receives more than 1 million hits per month.  Through the website, e-commerce has expanded the A&F experience beyond our stores and gives customers access to the brand from anywhere at any time. With the additions of abercrombie (the lifestyle for kids 7-14), Hollister Co. (a west-coast inspired line of clothing for high school kids 14-18), Ruehl (a New York Greenwich Village based brand for the late 20s shopper), and most recently Gilly Hicks (the cheeky cousin of Abercrombie & Fitch that sells underwear, not lingerie) our brand has never been stronger.  GENERAL SUMMARY: Our Technical Designers are some of the most talented and well rounded technicians in the industry.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Building detailed tech packs utilizing designer's initial flat sketch & trim sheet Creating detailed technical illustrations & specs Developing presentation skills  and close working relationships with Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing Communicating with factories and identifying & resolving issues with production Edit and correct paper patterns and also create patterns from scratch when necessary Conducting fits on live modelsDesign school background Experience working with Web PDM, Adobe Illustrator, and Accumark (PDS) Strong retail background and trend awareness Knowledge of garment construction and fitting skills Attention to detail, initiative and strong verbal & written communication skills Patternmaking, grading, draping skills and the ability to manipulate existing patterns