What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer II, Men's Underwear - Calvin Klein position at Calvin Klein?
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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)
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Position Summary
The Designer II will be responsible for development of Calvin Klein Underwear in line with company/label directives. They should collaborate with cross-functional partners on the fit and execution of category product as well as work closely with s to understand customer needs and drive sales.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job
Qualifications & Experience
Experience: 5 years of related underwear design experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Skills
Internal: Meet with Design Directors and leaders to develop and present new designs. Maintain deadlines and approval processes on all stages of product development. Work closely cross-functionally with supply, raw materials, and tech teams to develop desired product designs. Work with Global Merchandisers and sales teams as vital to present the collection to better drive and create global big ideas that result in sales growth.
External: working with regional suppliers to develop innovative new product. Clearly connect with suppliers regarding new insights for developments.
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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: Create and maintain Web PDM design packages for all products. Able to design and handle 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:$95,000 - $120,000
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.
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
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.
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)
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Position Summary
The Designer II will be responsible for development of Calvin Klein Underwear in line with company/label directives. They should collaborate with cross-functional partners on the fit and execution of category product as well as work closely with s to understand customer needs and drive sales.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job
- Works directly with Design leadership and cross-functionally with Calvin Klein teams to research and develop concept, color, fabrics, and trims for Calvin Klein Lounge including all categories: Performance, on the go & lifestyle (outerwear included).
- Ensure calendar deadline achievement in collaboration
- Research the market and trend services to build trend accurate designs
- Design innovative, trend right, saleable product to drive sales applicable to underwear
- Work with raw materials and sourcing teams to craft high quality product within calendar timelines.
- Work with suppliers to develop innovative product
- Prepare presentation decks and present design ideas to leadership and regions
- Prepare development packages for underwear brands
- Partner with technical design in the creation of tech packs as well as during fit sessions
- Supervise fittings from first prototypes to samples ensuring design aesthetic and overall garment quality
- Follow up on all preproduction details: color, fabric, and trim; to ensure consistent high quality.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience: 5 years of related underwear design experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Skills
- Knowledge in Illustrator and Photoshop
- Must be technically skilled on garment construction and capable to make all comments during fit sessions
- Web PDM/PLM – build and maintain design packages
- Aesthetically keen eye
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent color matching skills
- Proficient in Photoshop, illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat or other related technical experience
Internal: Meet with Design Directors and leaders to develop and present new designs. Maintain deadlines and approval processes on all stages of product development. Work closely cross-functionally with supply, raw materials, and tech teams to develop desired product designs. Work with Global Merchandisers and sales teams as vital to present the collection to better drive and create global big ideas that result in sales growth.
External: working with regional suppliers to develop innovative new product. Clearly connect with suppliers regarding new insights for developments.
__________________________________________________________________
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct: N/A
Indirect: N/A
__________________________________________________________________
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: Create and maintain Web PDM design packages for all products. Able to design and handle 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:$95,000 - $120,000
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
