Design Lead Jobs in Ohio
Design Lead jobs in Ohio are open across Columbus, Easton, and Kenwood and other Ohio metros, with employers like Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2), Abercrombie & Fitch, and RR Donnelley hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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APPAREL DESIGN (Full-Time & Internship): A&F Apparel Designers create high quality, aspirational product for each of our unique lifestyle brands. The designer's role at A&F is to take the product from the initial concept through the production of the garment. Designers stay on top of emerging trends through shopping the market, researching vintage, and staying in tune with our customers. This creative research fuels the big picture trend and mood direction at the beginning of each season. Designers focus on every aspect of product development, from fabric and trim selection to editing how the garment fits on live models.
TECHNICAL DESIGN (Full-Time Only): A&F Technical Designers translate flat sketches and trim sheets into physical garments by building detailed tech packs and constructing garments. They are responsible for creating detailed technical illustrations, editing paper patterns, and creating patterns from scratch when necessary. Our technical designers lead cross-functional fit sessions and communicate with vendors and factories to bring our vision to life. They work closely with Apparel Designers, Merchants, and Sourcing Specialists to protect quality construction and fit for each product category.
CAD DESIGN (Full-Time & Internship): A&F CAD Designers create seasonal print, pattern, and embroidery work for all product categories within one of our brands. CAD designers bring their inspiration and research to life at our state-of-the-art Innovation & Design Center and partner with Apparel Designers and Merchants to keep prints and patterns ahead of the competition and right for our customer. CAD Designers are highly creative and possess a keen eye for trend and color.
GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGN (Full-Time Only): A&F Apparel Graphic Designers bring our brands to life through layout, typography, color, and overall great graphic design. They develop seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories and develop cutting edge print, applique, and embroidery techniques in each brand’s handwriting. Collaborating with merchants and apparel designers, Apparel Graphic Designers bring our apparel to life through their trend right graphics.
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree or junior status working towards a bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passion for the A&F brands and the role
- Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends
- Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for color
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
- A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
- Desire to learn & hunger for more!
The A&F Design Full Time Leadership Development Programs offer competitive compensation packages for trainees. Other benefits include $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, industry-leading healthcare coverage, and company matching savings and retirement programs. Our interns are compensated $9,000 for the 9-week summer program. Other benefits of the program have historically included housing provided by A&F for the duration of the program, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, and organized social events throughout the summer. Our interns end the summer with a thorough understanding of the Full-Time Leadership Development Program and have early access to full-time job opportunities. To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts, portfolios and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.
LOCATION: This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Description:
What Will You Be Doing?
APPAREL DESIGN (Full-Time & Internship): A&F Apparel Designers create high quality, aspirational product for each of our unique lifestyle brands. The designer's role at A&F is to take the product from the initial concept through the production of the garment. Designers stay on top of emerging trends through shopping the market, researching vintage, and staying in tune with our customers. This creative research fuels the big picture trend and mood direction at the beginning of each season. Designers focus on every aspect of product development, from fabric and trim selection to editing how the garment fits on live models.
TECHNICAL DESIGN (Full-Time Only): A&F Technical Designers translate flat sketches and trim sheets into physical garments by building detailed tech packs and constructing garments. They are responsible for creating detailed technical illustrations, editing paper patterns, and creating patterns from scratch when necessary. Our technical designers lead cross-functional fit sessions and communicate with vendors and factories to bring our vision to life. They work closely with Apparel Designers, Merchants, and Sourcing Specialists to protect quality construction and fit for each product category.
CAD DESIGN (Full-Time & Internship): A&F CAD Designers create seasonal print, pattern, and embroidery work for all product categories within one of our brands. CAD designers bring their inspiration and research to life at our state-of-the-art Innovation & Design Center and partner with Apparel Designers and Merchants to keep prints and patterns ahead of the competition and right for our customer. CAD Designers are highly creative and possess a keen eye for trend and color.
GRAPHIC APPAREL DESIGN (Full-Time Only): A&F Apparel Graphic Designers bring our brands to life through layout, typography, color, and overall great graphic design. They develop seasonal graphic concepts for a range of apparel categories and develop cutting edge print, applique, and embroidery techniques in each brand’s handwriting. Collaborating with merchants and apparel designers, Apparel Graphic Designers bring our apparel to life through their trend right graphics.
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s Degree or junior status working towards a bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Passion for the A&F brands and the role
- Ability to identify and interpret relevant fashion trends
- Solid technical skills with an impeccable taste level and eye for color
- Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills
- Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
- A strong desire for adventure & curiosity
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced, structured environment
- Desire to learn & hunger for more!
The A&F Design Full Time Leadership Development Programs offer competitive compensation packages for trainees. Other benefits include $8,000 in placement and relocation bonuses, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, industry-leading healthcare coverage, and company matching savings and retirement programs. Our interns are compensated $9,000 for the 9-week summer program. Other benefits of the program have historically included housing provided by A&F for the duration of the program, merchandise discounts at all our brands, use of the A&F gym, and organized social events throughout the summer. Our interns end the summer with a thorough understanding of the Full-Time Leadership Development Program and have early access to full-time job opportunities. To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts, portfolios and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.
LOCATION: This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
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.
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Design Lead Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2)2
- Abercrombie & Fitch1
- RR Donnelley1
- The Ohio State University1
Top Industries Hiring
- Marketing & Advertising2
- Education1
- Manufacturing1
- Retail1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design lead jobs across Ohio.
- Five or more years of product or UX design experience with at least two years leading a team
- Proficiency in Figma including component libraries, auto-layout, and shared design systems
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior designers and run structured critique sessions
- Experience working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders
- Portfolio showing end-to-end design process from research through shipping
- Familiarity with user research methods and ability to translate findings into design decisions
Design Lead Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How many design lead jobs are there in Ohio?
There are 5+ design lead openings in Ohio on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Columbus, Easton, and Kenwood. New positions post regularly as employers across Ohio hire.
How much do design leads make in Ohio?
Design leads in Ohio earn a median of about $94,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,740 for the lowest 10% to over $148,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Ohio cities have the most design lead jobs?
Columbus, Easton, and Kenwood have the most design lead openings in Ohio right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire design leads in Ohio?
Employers hiring design leads in Ohio include Euromarket Designs, Inc. (D/B/A Crate & Barrel And Cb2), Abercrombie & Fitch, and RR Donnelley, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote design lead jobs in Ohio?
Yes. About 20% of design lead openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Ohio metros.
How do I apply for design lead jobs in Ohio?
You can apply to design lead jobs in Ohio directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Ohio location, then apply to each one that fits.
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