Asst./Assoc. Product Copywriter - A&F Co. (Remote)

The role of Assistant or Associate Product Copywriter on the A&F Creative Marketing team will focus on the creation of on-brand product descriptions to live online, as well as product naming and more editorial descriptions to live on-garment. In addition to writing, this role collaborates closely with merchandising and site merchandising teams to ensure accuracy, inform customers, and contribute to elevating the brand by conveying product quality and differentiators. Successful candidates will have a relentless passion for fashion as well as for our brands, a strong knowledge of copywriting, and applicable experience in marketing, ideally retail. All A&F copywriters must possess near-perfect editing and grammar skills and be able to write short, smart, snappy copy that has a clear point of view and a recognizable voice. The ideal applicant is curious, energetic, optimistic and highly collaborative.

Responsibilities

Writing engaging and accurate product descriptions for A&F, kids, baby/toddler, and YPB; Maintaining consistent copy structure and voice across all product categories and brands; Ensuring legal compliance of product claims across all product descriptions; Working closely with site merch to ensure a consistent, seamless customer experience; Brainstorming unique, ownable product names for OPM; Writing editorial/romanticized language to define collections and key items on-product; Closely collaborating with design to execute hangtags and OPM; Owning the color naming process for all brands in collaboration with the studio team; Staying on top of fashion trends and language, including competitor product naming; Helping communicate key OPM moments through to seasonal campaign concepting; Editing copy based on leadership feedback, changes to product, trends, performance, etc.; Staying curious and up-to-date on fashion trends and industry standard language; Performing and sharing competitive research with the team to inform copy going forward; Participating in team collaborations to strengthen the culture, share knowledge, and serve as the subject matter expert from a product perspective

Requirements

Near-perfect editing and grammar skills; ability to write short, smart, snappy copy with a clear point of view and recognizable voice; Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Creative Writing, Advertising/Copywriting, or related experience; Relentless passion for fashion and working knowledge of product terminology; 1+ years of copywriting experience, preferably in retail/product copy space; Portfolio showcasing technical writing ability, attention to detail, and grammar proficiency; Basic knowledge of marketing principles; Strong written/verbal communication and exceptional editing skills; Ability to operate autonomously with strong time management skills and a self-starter mindset; Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; Open to constructive criticism in collaborative environments and able to quickly action; Ongoing interest in fashion and familiarity with our brand/competitors; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel & Teams mandatory

Nice to have

Retail experience; Experience with Mural and PIM; Creative writing samples

Benefits

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 & one paid volunteer day per year; Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are 'work from anywhere' days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year); Seven associate wellness half days per year; Onsite fitness center; Merchandise discount on all brands; Opportunities for career advancement; Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups; Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!