Director, Concept Design - Hollister

Job Description:   Director /Sr Director,   Hollister Concept Design    Location:   Global Home Office, Columbus, Ohio       Role Overview   The Director / Senior Director of Concept Design will define and evolve the creative and trend vision that fuels Hollister’s design strategy. This role exists to inspire   and inform   product design by translating cultural insight, global trends, and brand DNA into clear creative direction for   print,   pattern   and apparel teams.   As a senior creative partner, this role   helps designers stay ahead of   teen   culture shaping seasonal concepts, long   range trend narratives, and creative guardrails that inform silhouettes, fabrications, color, graphics, and overall product expression. The ideal candidate is highly creative, culturally fluent, and   forward thinking, with a proven ability to influence product teams without owning   da y to day   design execution.   What Will You Be Doing?   Lead the global trend and concept vision for Hollister apparel,   print and pattern,   ensuring the brand   remains   forward, culturally relevant, and differentiated   Develop   and present   seasonal   creative   direction   that guide s   apparel design across categories, genders, and regions   Identify   emerging and macro trends in fashion, youth culture, music, art, social platforms, and lifestyle,   translating into actionable insights for design teams   Partner closely with Apparel Design leaders to inspire newness while maintaining brand consistency and point of view   Create and deliver compelling concept materials (trend decks, mood boards, narratives, visual storytelling) that inform design direction   Help designers interpret trends through a Hollister lens balancing aspiration, accessibility, and commercial relevance   Influence color, material, silhouette, graphic, and styling direction through concept   leadership, not direct design ownership   Gain inspiration through   deep   customer immersion,   spending time in the environments, communities, and cultural moments that influence how our customer dresses and expresses themselves, and translate findings into clear trend insights & recaps for design   Collaborate with Visual partners as needed to ensure product concepts translate clearly at point of presentation     What Do You Need To Bring?   Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related creative field (or equivalent experience)   10–15+ years of experience in trend forecasting, concept development, or creative leadership within apparel or fashion brands   Deep understanding of global youth culture and fashion trends, with a strong instinct for what’s next   Strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to turn cultural insight into clear, actionable creative direction   Comfort operating in ambiguity and early ‑ stage ideation, where trends are still forming   Executive ‑ level communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership   A clear, confident creative point of view grounded in brand and consumer understanding   Ability to meet deadlines in fast paced retail environment     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,    and   Hollister, 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.   Benefits & Perks   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 Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you.     We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:   Incentive bonus program   401(K) savings plan with company match   Annual companywide review process   Flexible spending accounts   Medical, dental and vision insurance   Life and disability insurance   Associate assistance program   Paid parental and adoption leave   Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot   Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace   Paid Caregiver Leave   Mobile Stipend   Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community   Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)   Seven associate wellness half days per year   Merchandise discount on all of our brands   Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within   Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups   Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!     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.