Company name
PVH Corp
Location
New York City, NY, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Manager, Design
Posted on
May 04, 2021
Profile
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Design Director is responsible for leading and developing the Calvin Klein collaboration lines under the direction of the EVP Global Design. They will lead the Collaborations Design team and ensure adherence to multiple project deadlines taking place at the same time. They must maintain the Calvin Klein brand identity when working with collaborators and representing the brand.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Skills:
Ability to represent the Calvin Klein brand and maintain brand identity when working with external partners and collaborators.
Must possess entrepreneurial spirit and positive and hardworking attitude.
Must be independent and resourceful.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to sketch by hand and strong skills with Illustrator program.
Aware of cultural trends, emerging brands, artists, industry awareness, etc.
Excellent time management and interpersonal skills.
Possesses high fashion aesthetics.
Flexible to travel when necessary.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
Internal: Design, Supply, Raw Materials, Planning, Merchandising, and Marketing, and Fashion Office teams
External: High profile collaborators, mills, factories, fabric, and trim vendors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct: Designer III, Designer I (3), and Design Studio Manage
Indirect: May oversee Interns and freelancers
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sample, Freelance, and Travel budgets
DECISION MAKING: Holds a vital role in the development of the collaborations lines for each season, giving direction to the Designers and presenting the lines to Senior Management. Must be able to manage internal and external relationships with all collaborator prospects, while maintaining brand identity within the product lines.
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Highly creative role, requiring strong awareness of current global trends in fashion as well as awareness of latest technology in fabric and trim research and development.
ENVIRONMENT: Fast paced, deadline driven and creative environment with a focus on teamwork 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, 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
Company info
PVH Corp
Website : http://www.pvh.com/