A&F Co. Design Sophomore Summit - Summer 2024

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 Design Sophomore Summit will be held in August of 2024. There will be a select number of spots available and invites will occur on a rolling basis. Application deadline and Summit event dates will be announced in the Spring '24 semester.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Learn about the A&F Co. portfolio of global brands
• Hear about our corporate social responsibility initiatives across Diversity & Inclusion, Philanthropy and Sustainability
• Network with former design interns to learn about their summer experience and starting a career at A&F Co.
• Explore the variety of design roles within the A&F Design LDPs including Apparel Design, Tech Design, Graphic Design, CAD Design, and Creative Marketing
• Team up to complete a hands-on design case study that brings the work to life
• Jump start the recruiting process for a 2025 Summer Internship

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Expected graduation year of 2026
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

• To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their portfolio/website and unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with 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!

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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