Designer I

Title: Designer I, Women's Sport - Calvin Klein

Location: NY-New York

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 Designer I will work with the Senior Design Director of Sport to deliver original concepts through trend research, technologically and materials. They will be responsible for development of Calvin Klein Sport in line with company/label directives. They should collaborate with cross-functional partners on the fit and execution of all products as well as work closely with merchandising partners to understand customer needs and drive sales.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

 

• Design trend right, saleable product to drive sales applicable to sport
• Supervise fittings from first prototypes to samples ensuring design aesthetic and overall garment quality
• Partner with technical design in the creation of tech packs as well as during fit sessions
• Prepare development packages
• Ensure calendar deadline achievement in collaboration.
• Research the market and trend services to keep designs trend accurate.
• Collaborate with the performance team to craft any sports bras that link up to larger programs.
• Work with sourcing team to complete high quality product within calendar timelines.
• Enter proto tech packs as well as color into Centric PLM.
• Follow up on all preproduction details: color, fabric, and trim; to ensure consistent high quality.

 

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

 

Experience: 3-5 years of related underwear design experience  

        

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience  

 

Skills: 

 

• Focus on sport bras
• Must be technically skilled and capable to make all aesthetic comments during fit sessions
• Centric / PLM experience – build and maintain design packages
• Excellent communication and social skills
• Excellent color matching skills
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illlustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat or other related technical experience

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

          

Internal:  Meet with Design Director on a weekly basis to present new designs and secure approval

of designs within deadlines as well as to discuss pertinent issues.  Partner with merchants as  

needed regarding production issues.  Meet with Sourcing team on weekly basis to review production

issues.  Work daily with sourcing to follow up on all preproduction approvals.  Meet with

Technical design team for fitting as needed.  Provide design vision for fit and appearance of product. 

Communicate daily on all color and trim approvals.        

      

External: Select RM, and trims.  Work with sales team and retailers as necessary to present the collection to better drive sales.

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Direct: N/A

 

Indirect: N/A

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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A           

 

DECISION MAKING:  Daily decisions regarding production issues:  color, fabric, trim approvals; these decisions affect the overall quality and outcome of the product.  Collaborate with design director on design and direction of the product needed for each delivery to drive sales.  Advise technical design team on design vision for fit of all products. 

 

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:  Build and maintain Web PDM design packages for all products. Able to design and balance multiple seasons at one time. Maintain consistent high quality of product from season to season, vendor to vendor.  Flexible in designs to meet sales needs while still providing newness to products.  Willing to make changes as needed to meet changing business needs. Must be very organized and detailed to optimally follow up on preproduction approvals.  Highly creative in design to provide newness and drive sales while maintaining the correct technical approach.

 

ENVIRONMENT:  Must be willing and able to work late to meet design deadlines. Travel for domestic shopping and sales meetings.

 

 

Pay Range:$80,150---$113,700

 

 

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.

 

 

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.

 

 

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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH 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.