Assistant Footwear Designer

Title: Assistant Footwear Designer

Location: NY-New York

Full-time

Job Description:

Be part of an iconic story.

At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Designer supports the footwear team through executions of tech packs, material/component organization, color ups, and digital/in person presentation prep. The ideal candidate will have a passion for out of the box thinking combined with knowledge of real-world applications and be able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Assist Designer will focus on the sketching and tech packs of men’s and women’s beach slides, flip flops and outlet styles.
• Support with research and innovation for all shoe types   
• Review & track samples for fit and construction & send approvals as necessary to maintain time-line.
• Participate in departmental and cross-departmental meetings as appropriate.
• Render sketches in colors and materials digitally.
• Building and maintaining spec library and material/component library.
• Prepares for sample reviews by setting up the showroom and digital presentations.
• Strong organizational skills, accountability in meetings with taking notes.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 1-2 years of footwear Design experience      

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Eager to learn
• Organized/focused
• Good work ethic
• Works well in a team
• Ability to multi task

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:         

Internal: Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Supply teams                            

External: Material vendors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: None

Indirect:  None

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

DECISION MAKING: May be asked to do research or to source material samples for design concepts.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Ability to recognize trends, source trend-right materials, trims, and work creatively

ENVIRONMENT: Team oriented, creative environment. Ability to be flexible with hours and adapt to a deadline-focused calendar-based structure is

Pay Range:$60,000 - $75,000

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging.  Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.