Store Concept & Design Operations Specialist

Company Description

Job Description 

The Store Concept & Design Operations Specialist manages and supports the core processes of the global store design team and its role in bringing brand strategies to life within our store experiences.  This person is focused on the effective communication and coordination involved with store planning at A&F, ensuring efficient execution of multi-branded design projects, maintaining alignment with branded team, and meeting store design objectives.

This process-oriented person must possess strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills. They take initiative and ownership of tasks and follow through, collaborate to creatively solve problems, react quickly, and swiftly adapt to changing priorities. In addition, this person is passionate about store design and has experience as a retail Store Designer or Space Planner.   

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Facilitate, support and project manage the Store Concept & Design planning and implementation of key global capital projects, branded store experiences, and new initiatives from conceptual design through sourcing and execution.
• Develop, evolve and maintain efficient processes that support the Store Concept & Design team in planning, implementing, and assessing successful execution for key deliverables.
• Support on-time completion of key milestones and project execution by tracking project schedules and design deliverables, identifying and quickly escalating issues, and strategizing solutions to maintain schedules while aligning with team workload.
• Lead and facilitate projects with key partners across many functions to achieve key results and objectives.
• Coordinate and organize presentation needs for key meetings, working in Microsoft applications & Adobe Creative Suite
• Support Store Concept Design & Product Development teams in developing design solutions driven by internal and external customer insights.
• Support onboarding and training process for new team members and external partners.
• Occasionally design and project manage store specific projects or AutoCad projects (as needed).

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• 4-year degree, preferably in Interior Design, Architecture, Retail Design or related field.
• 4+ years of work experience in retail design, store space planning or similar role, additionally 1-2 years of work experience in operational role preferred
• Strong understanding of retail design principles, visual merchandising, and customer behavior.
• Proficiency in design software such as Microsoft Applications, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and project management software is a plus.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivated & takes initiative with the ability to work independently, drive results, and comfortable operating in ambiguity on complex, large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a team of diverse business partners, particularly surrounding the development of process and presentations.
• Energetic, positive, creative problem solving with a solution-based outlook.

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.  

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 impo