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Calvin Klein · 10 hours ago

Designer III, Women's Offprice

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $164K/yr

7+ years exp

Calvin Klein is a renowned fashion brand committed to inclusivity and collaboration. The Designer III for the Women's Off-Price Collection will oversee the design and development of various clothing categories, ensuring alignment with brand vision and market trends while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ApparelBrand MarketingFashionTextiles

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with Designer Director in realizing the design direction for women's OP collection that reflects the brand's identity, seasonal directions, and resonates with our customers

Manage the day-to-day design and development process of Wovens, C&S Knits, Sweaters, and Fashion Outerwear categories within Off-Price

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including raw material teams, supplies partners and technical designers, external vendors and regional hub teams, sales / merchandisers, to ensure timely and smooth execution of the collection

Partner with Design Director and cross functional teams to achieve a balance between design’s intent and viable costing solutions

Partner with Design Director and sales team to address and anticipate business needs, align and adapt the collection to optimize commerciality

Collaborate with other channels’ design teams (outlet & mainline) to ensure a cohesive brand & seasonal presence in the market place

Present design concepts and storyboards to internal stakeholders, including cross functional partners and senior management

Partner with Design Director and Studio Manager to drive and manage design calendar and adhere to development timelines

Foster creative and collaborative work relationships and environment with cross functional teams

Work closely with internal and external supplies partners to create and maintain accurate tech packs and design specifications for prototypes, print development, and market samples

Ensure that the fit and construction meets brand’s standards and customer expectations

Stay up-to-date with the latest fashion and color trends, garment silhouettes in contemporary and mass market womenswear price-tiers

Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify product opportunities, differentiation and improvement

Explore new fabrications, finishes, and construction techniques to create elevated and brand-right designs

Partner with Design Director to ensure OP Collection aligns with the brand's aesthetic, quality standards, and target consumer preferences

Collaborate with men’s OP team to maintain consistent branding and storytelling across the brand’s OP channels

Qualification

Fashion DesignWovenKnit DesignDesign Software ProficiencyTrend ResearchTechnical Design SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

7+ years working design experience in womenswear

Proven experience in a senior designer role within the women's apparels category in the fashion industry

Bachelor's/ Master's/ Associate Degree in Fashion Design

Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in the contemporary and mass-market women's apparels spaces

Proficiency in design software: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Microsoft Office. Miro + Centric PLM proficiency is strongly preferable

Well-rounded knowledge of Woven, C&S knits, Sweaters, garment construction, and patternmaking

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong understanding of fashion trends, color theory, and textile innovations

Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality

Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet project deadlines

Preferred

Miro + Centric PLM proficiency is strongly preferable

Benefits

Best in class medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Above-market 401(k) contribution

Generous company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Hybrid working arrangements

Volunteer opportunities

Seasonal hours

Flexible work schedules

Headspace membership

Reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions

Opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities

Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care

Reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through

Tuition reimbursement

Associate Discount

Company

Calvin Klein

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Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies modern, sophisticated style. It is a sub-organization of PVH.

Founded in 1968

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.calvinklein.us

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