PVH Corp.
Sr Designer, Women's Sweaters - Calvin Klein
PVH Corp., New York, New York, us, 10261
Design Your Future at PVH
Sr Designer, Women's Sweaters - 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) .
Position summary:
In this role, you will play a key role in owning the design process and crafting essential, captivating and groundbreaking knitwear collections for women. Your responsibilities will involve translating creative visions into practical designs, being responsible for the development of knitwear, and ensuring that the products align with Calvin Klein's aesthetic, quality standards, and customer preferences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and contribute to the brand's success in the women's knitwear market.
As a Senior Designer for Women's Knitwear, you will have the chance to create a significant impact on the brand's knitwear collections and aid in its success in the fashion market.
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:
Creative Design:
Conceptualize and develop creative and innovative designs for the category, ranging from perfecting our essential wardrobe staples to innovative, trend driven seasonal collections.
Stay updated with the latest fashion trends, colors, fabrications, silhouettes and innovation relevant to the product category.
Seasonal Collections:
Partner with team members and the design director to build seasonal knitwear collections that align with the brand's vision and market demands.
Present design concepts and storyboards to internal collaborators, including merchandisers and executives.
Product Development:
Partner with product developers and technical designers to create detailed tech packs and design specifications for knitwear prototypes and production.
Ensure that the fit and construction of all knitwear meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.
Brand Alignment and Aesthetic:
Understand and maintain Calvin Klein's aesthetic and design language.
Collaborate with the brand team to ensure consistent storytelling and branding across knitwear collections.
Trend Research and Analysis:
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to find opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the women's knitwear market.
Explore new yarns, finishes, branding and design techniques to enhance knitwear designs.
Presentation and Communication:
Optimally communicate design concepts and ideas to team members and partners, fostering a cohesive and creative work environment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product developers, merchandisers, and suppliers, to ensure flawless execution of design concepts.
Mentorship and Collaboration:
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, championing their professional growth and creativity.
Collaborate with the design team to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
Qualifications & experience:
Experience: 7-10 years of related design experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field required
Skills:
Validated experience as a Senior Designer within women's knitwear
Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in women's knitwear.
Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
In-depth knowledge of knitwear trends, yarns construction techniques, and patternmaking.
Meticulous with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts optimally.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet project deadlines.
Internal & external contacts:
Internal: Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Sales teams
External: Raw Materials, Trim, Sales, and Retailers as necessary to present the collection to better drive sales.
Supervisory responsibilities:
Direct: Designer 1 & Assistant Designer
Indirect: N/A
DECISION MAKING: The Sr Designer holds a vital role in the development of the Calvin Klein knitwear line for each season, giving direction to the designers and communicating the line to senior management.
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Highly creative role, requiring strong awareness of current global trends in fashion as well as awareness of the latest technology in yarn and trim research & development.
ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, deadline driven creative environment with a focus on partnership across all Calvin Klein teams.
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:$145,000 - $160,000
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.
Sr Designer, Women's Sweaters - 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) .
Position summary:
In this role, you will play a key role in owning the design process and crafting essential, captivating and groundbreaking knitwear collections for women. Your responsibilities will involve translating creative visions into practical designs, being responsible for the development of knitwear, and ensuring that the products align with Calvin Klein's aesthetic, quality standards, and customer preferences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and contribute to the brand's success in the women's knitwear market.
As a Senior Designer for Women's Knitwear, you will have the chance to create a significant impact on the brand's knitwear collections and aid in its success in the fashion market.
Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:
Creative Design:
Conceptualize and develop creative and innovative designs for the category, ranging from perfecting our essential wardrobe staples to innovative, trend driven seasonal collections.
Stay updated with the latest fashion trends, colors, fabrications, silhouettes and innovation relevant to the product category.
Seasonal Collections:
Partner with team members and the design director to build seasonal knitwear collections that align with the brand's vision and market demands.
Present design concepts and storyboards to internal collaborators, including merchandisers and executives.
Product Development:
Partner with product developers and technical designers to create detailed tech packs and design specifications for knitwear prototypes and production.
Ensure that the fit and construction of all knitwear meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.
Brand Alignment and Aesthetic:
Understand and maintain Calvin Klein's aesthetic and design language.
Collaborate with the brand team to ensure consistent storytelling and branding across knitwear collections.
Trend Research and Analysis:
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to find opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the women's knitwear market.
Explore new yarns, finishes, branding and design techniques to enhance knitwear designs.
Presentation and Communication:
Optimally communicate design concepts and ideas to team members and partners, fostering a cohesive and creative work environment.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product developers, merchandisers, and suppliers, to ensure flawless execution of design concepts.
Mentorship and Collaboration:
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, championing their professional growth and creativity.
Collaborate with the design team to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
Qualifications & experience:
Experience: 7-10 years of related design experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in related field required
Skills:
Validated experience as a Senior Designer within women's knitwear
Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in women's knitwear.
Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
In-depth knowledge of knitwear trends, yarns construction techniques, and patternmaking.
Meticulous with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality.
Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts optimally.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet project deadlines.
Internal & external contacts:
Internal: Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Sales teams
External: Raw Materials, Trim, Sales, and Retailers as necessary to present the collection to better drive sales.
Supervisory responsibilities:
Direct: Designer 1 & Assistant Designer
Indirect: N/A
DECISION MAKING: The Sr Designer holds a vital role in the development of the Calvin Klein knitwear line for each season, giving direction to the designers and communicating the line to senior management.
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Highly creative role, requiring strong awareness of current global trends in fashion as well as awareness of the latest technology in yarn and trim research & development.
ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, deadline driven creative environment with a focus on partnership across all Calvin Klein teams.
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:$145,000 - $160,000
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.