A&F Co. Design Sophomore Summit - Summer 2026

Abercrombie & Fitch Co

Columbus, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Apparel Design, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Corporate Social Responsibility, Customer Support/Service, Global Branding, Graphic Design, Leadership, Marketing, Network Design, Retail, Sustainability, Technical/Engineering Design, eCommerce
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

The Design Sophomore Summit provides a unique opportunity to explore a variety of design-related internships and full-time career paths in corporate retail at A&F Co. The three-day virtual event will bring students from across the country together to learn about our business, hear from former interns, interact with senior level leaders and team up to complete a hands-on case study that brings our roles to life.

The 2026 Design Sophomore Summit event dates will be released in Spring 2026.

What Will You Be Doing?

  • Learn about the A&F Co. and our portfolio of global brands
  • Explore the variety of design roles within the A&F Design LDPs including Apparel Design, Tech Design, Graphic Design, CAD Design, and Creative Marketing
  • Network with former design interns to learn about their summer experience and starting a career at A&F Co.
  • Hear about our corporate social responsibility initiatives across Inclusion & Belonging, Philanthropy, and Sustainability
  • Team up to complete a hands-on case study that brings the work to life
  • Jump start the recruiting process for a 2027 Summer Internship

What Do You Need To Bring?

  • Sophomore status working toward a bachelor''s degree
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Passion for the A&F brands
  • Curiosity about a career in corporate retail
  • Ability to thrive and collaborate in team-based settings
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Desire to learn more!

To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their portfolio/website, resume and unofficial transcript, complete with cumulative GPA.

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.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co

We’re always looking for the best and the brightest to join our team and contribute to the growth of our brands. Make a career move that will allow you to build and develop in the one-of-a-kind A&F corporate culture!

WORKING AT A&F

We believe that there is no better way to live our brands than to grow them from within. We recruit and promote heavily from within our own organization. Whether you are a trainee or you come to A&F with industry experience, associates at A&F enjoy an accelerated career path and are immediately exposed to a company culture devoted to quality and the long-term success of our brands.

COMPANY GROWTH

In recent years, we have seen tremendous growth at A&F. Successful openings of Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie kids, and Hollister Co. stores around the world have allowed us to sell trends to a much broader customer base through both brick-and-mortar locations and eCommerce sites. Career paths at A&F mirror company growth; the more we grow, the more opportunity there is for your career to grow!

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

International expansion began in 2007 when Abercrombie & Fitch opened its first international Flagship store in London. The reception was extraordinary and marked the beginning of a very successful expansion strategy for the A&F family of brands. Flagship stores in cities across Europe and Asia are must-see attractions and true showcases for each brand. The brands will continue to expand around the world in the coming years. With all of these new opportunities, there has never been a better time to be an A&F associate!

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Clothing and Textile Manufacturing
FOUNDED
1892
WEBSITE
https://www.abercrombie.com/