| Location | Columbus, Ohio |
| Industry | Clothing and Textile Manufacturing |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1892 |
| Website | https://www.abercrombie.com/ |
Job Description:
The Design Development Coordinator, Store Design supports the sourcing, development, and execution of materials, fixtures, finishes, and custom store elements across new stores, remodels, and prototype initiatives.
This role partners cross-functionally with Store Design, Store Concept, Construction, Operations, and Global Procurement to help translate design concepts into executable solutions by ensuring alignment to timelines, budgets, and brand standards.
What Will You Do?
Design Development & Project Support
Support sourcing and development of fixtures, materials, finishes, and custom elements
Assist in managing development from concept through sampling, costing, and execution
Maintain trackers, milestone calendars, and sample logs to monitor progress
Attend project meetings; capture notes, risks, and next steps
Translate design intent into clear vendor requests and documentation
Vendor Coordination & Sample Management
Coordinate vendor communication for samples, quotes, specs, and shop drawings
Track sample status, organize submissions, and maintain sample libraries
Review vendor deliverables for completeness and escalate gaps or risks
Support vendor onboarding, documentation, and compliance requirements
Help ensure vendors are aligned to timelines, expectations, and deliverables
What You'll Bring
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
Proactive, solution-oriented approach with comfort navigating ambiguity
Basic understanding of materials, fixtures, or retail environments preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Design, Operations, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered.
0-2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor coordination, store development, retail operations, construction administration, design support, supply chain, or a related field.
Why This Role Matters
This role plays a critical part in bringing store concepts to life, ensuring design intent is translated into executable, scalable, and brand-right store experiences.
Our Company
Benefits & Perks
Company Description
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.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, 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 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.
Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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!