A&F Co. Freshman Forum - Summer 2026 at Abercrombie &… · Columbus

Job Description 

The A&F Co. Freshman Forum provides a unique introduction to the retail industry through a fun and highly interactive three-day virtual event. College freshmen from across the country will come together to hear from A&F leaders about who our customer is and how their behaviors, passions, and lifestyle drive everyday business decisions.

This three-day virtual event serves as a career readiness program meant to prepare one for a future career in retail through industry education, leadership exposure, skills workshops, and career coaching.

The 2026 Freshman Forum event will occur on Tuesday, July 28th - Thursday, July 30th.

This is a virtual event. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 10th.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Hearing from A&F Co. teams about how our customer drives business decisions
• Learning the complexities of the Product Development Process
• Gaining exposure and building skills that will help you succeed in the retail industry such as retail math, customer insights, and interview preparedness
• Find your fit through role exploration and individual career coaching
• Networking with students from across the country, A&F recruiters, and business leaders
• Gaining early access to future programming with A&F including A&F Co. Sophomore Summit and the A&F Leadership Development Program Internship & Full-Time opportunities

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Freshman status working toward a bachelor's degree
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Passion for the A&F brands
• Curiosity about a career in corporate retail
• Ability to thrive and collaborate in team-based settings
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn more!

To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.

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, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, 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. 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.