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Store Design Development Coordinator

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. · Columbus, OH · 2 mo ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Design Development & Project Support
    • Support sourcing and development of fixtures, materials, finishes, and custom elements
    • Aid 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
    • Help ensure vendors are aligned to timelines, expectations, and deliverables

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

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

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values
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 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!

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