PVH Corp.
Associate Technical Designer, Accessories - Calvin Klein
PVH Corp., New York, New York, us, 10261
Design Your Future at PVH
Associate Technical Designer, Accessories - Calvin Klein
About Us:
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 (https://www.pvh.com/company/inclusion-diversity) .
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Technical Designer will support the Women’s Accessories Design team during all stages of the design process across the following categories: Women’s bags, small leather goods, belts, and soft accessories
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:
Clearly communicate technical construction details and design intent through technical specs, photos, and correction pages.
Build and update lifesize technical specs for bags, slgs, belts and soft accessories in Illustrator
Review samples for corrections based on technical accuracy, workmanship and aesthetics
Build specs for hardware and review technical drawings from vendors
Help maintain standards for detail execution and construction as defined by design
Support with PLM input of styles, materials, colors, trims and hardware
Maintain the handbag, slg, belt and soft accessories linesheets at each stage of the design process in Miro
Support design team with uploading photos and cads to Prana
Create Illustrator cads to represent season color offerings for each category
Complete photoshop renderings to communicate changes in construction, artwork, logo placement, etc.
Maintain daily communication with our PD partners in New York and Asia to resolve technical issues and make sure corrections are clearly communicated.
Keep sample closets and presentation spaces organized
Assist designers with various tasks as needed
_______________________________________________________
Internal & external contacts:
Internal:
NY Accessories Design team, NY PD team, Asia PD team, NY Global Merch team
External:
Material vendors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct:
N/A
Indirect:
N/A
Budgetary responsibilities:
n/a
DECISION MAKING:
The candidate should be able to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate and ask questions when needed.
Environment:
Collaborative
Team-oriented
Deadline-focused
Organized
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
1-3 years of work experience in design, technical design or product development with a focus on handbags or leather goods
Education:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in design (preferably fashion design or industrial design) preferred
Skills:
Strong understanding of handbag construction
Experience with slgs and belts a plus
Understanding of hardware construction
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience in PLM a plus
Experience in Miro a plus
Ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and be flexible to support on multiple projects at once
Excellent time management skills
Resourcefulness in problem solving
Great written and verbal communication
Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team
Collaborative attitude
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.
Pay Range:$68,000 - $80,000
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.
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, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, 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 also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and 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
DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.
Associate Technical Designer, Accessories - Calvin Klein
About Us:
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 (https://www.pvh.com/company/inclusion-diversity) .
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Associate Technical Designer will support the Women’s Accessories Design team during all stages of the design process across the following categories: Women’s bags, small leather goods, belts, and soft accessories
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:
Clearly communicate technical construction details and design intent through technical specs, photos, and correction pages.
Build and update lifesize technical specs for bags, slgs, belts and soft accessories in Illustrator
Review samples for corrections based on technical accuracy, workmanship and aesthetics
Build specs for hardware and review technical drawings from vendors
Help maintain standards for detail execution and construction as defined by design
Support with PLM input of styles, materials, colors, trims and hardware
Maintain the handbag, slg, belt and soft accessories linesheets at each stage of the design process in Miro
Support design team with uploading photos and cads to Prana
Create Illustrator cads to represent season color offerings for each category
Complete photoshop renderings to communicate changes in construction, artwork, logo placement, etc.
Maintain daily communication with our PD partners in New York and Asia to resolve technical issues and make sure corrections are clearly communicated.
Keep sample closets and presentation spaces organized
Assist designers with various tasks as needed
_______________________________________________________
Internal & external contacts:
Internal:
NY Accessories Design team, NY PD team, Asia PD team, NY Global Merch team
External:
Material vendors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct:
N/A
Indirect:
N/A
Budgetary responsibilities:
n/a
DECISION MAKING:
The candidate should be able to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate and ask questions when needed.
Environment:
Collaborative
Team-oriented
Deadline-focused
Organized
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
1-3 years of work experience in design, technical design or product development with a focus on handbags or leather goods
Education:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in design (preferably fashion design or industrial design) preferred
Skills:
Strong understanding of handbag construction
Experience with slgs and belts a plus
Understanding of hardware construction
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience in PLM a plus
Experience in Miro a plus
Ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to multitask and be flexible to support on multiple projects at once
Excellent time management skills
Resourcefulness in problem solving
Great written and verbal communication
Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team
Collaborative attitude
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.
Pay Range:$68,000 - $80,000
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.
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, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, 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 also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and 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
DIVERSITY & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are committed to recruiting, training and providing career advancement to all associates regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or social or ethnic origin. Diversity in the workplace is encouraged. Bigotry, racism and any form of harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.