Assistant Packaging Engineer

What will you be doing?

• Support the development of packaging solutions that balance design intent, functionality, cost, and manufacturability
• Affiliate in creating and reviewing dielines and packaging specifications, ensuring accuracy and readiness for production
• Partner with Design and Merchandising teams to help bring packaging concepts to life in a production-ready format
• Support print production execution, including artwork setup, color consistency, and material/finish alignment
• Manage packaging development timelines and milestones, tracking progress across projects
• Affiliate with purchase order (PO) tracking and production coordination, ensuring packaging stays on schedule
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to support issue resolution and day-to-day execution
• Participate in packaging testing and validation, including durability and performance checks
• Sustain tooling and production readiness to ensure successful bulk manufacturing
• Maintain packaging specifications, samples, and approvals within PLM systems
• Contribute to maintaining material standards and documentation
• Affiliate with sustainability tracking and reporting efforts

What will you need to bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Production Engineering, or related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience or relevant internships in packaging, print production, or CPG environments preferred
• Basic understanding of dielines, packaging structures, and materials
• Exposure to print production processes and color fundamentals is a plus
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• High attention to detail and willingness to learn technical processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners (Design, Merch, Vendors)
• Proactive mindset with curiosity and a willingness to grow in a fast-paced environment

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
• 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 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)
• Merchandise discount on all 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!