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POSITION SUMMARY :
As the Designer III Womens Off-Price (OP) Collection you will be responsible for the design & development of the Womens OP Collection. This includes Wovens C&S Knits Sweaters and Fashion Outerwear. Your primary focus will be to work closely with design director to facilitate the design process while keeping the collections commerciality in mind ensuring that the collection aligns with the brands vision market trends and customer preferences. You will be a key liason to cross-functional teams to enable collaboration guide product development and play a pivotal role in creating the brands Womens OP collection.
In this role you will have the opportunity to help shape the brands Off-Price Collections direction create commercially-viable collections and contribute to the brands success. If you are a passionate and experienced designer with a love for garment design strategic product development and a desire to lead we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic womens design team.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB :
Lead and Design Development :
Work closely with Designer Director in realizing the design direction for womens OP collection that reflects the brands 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 functionl teams to achieve a balance between designs 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.
2. Product Development and Fit :
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.
Fittings : ensure that the fit and construction meets brands standards and customer expectations.
Research and Analysis :
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.
4. Brand Alignment and Aesthetic :
Partner with Design Director to ensure OP Collection aligns with the brands aesthetic quality standards and target consumer preferences.
Collaborate with mens OP team to maintain consistent branding and storytelling across the brands OP channels.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :
Experience :
7 years working design experience in womenswear.
Proven experience in a senior designer role within the womens apparels category in the fashion industry.
Education : Bachelors / Masters / Associate Degree in Fashion Design
Skills :
Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in the comtemporary and mass-market womens apparels spaces
Proficiency in design software : Illustrator Photoshop InDesign. Microsoft Office. Miro Centric PLM proficiency is strongly preferrable.
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.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS :
Internal : Design Merchandising Sourcing Sales teams and Senior Management.
External : External vendors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : Not applicable at this moment.
DECISION MAKING : The Designer III holds a key role in shaping and developing the Calvin Klein Off-price Collection for each season giving directions and driving collaboration & results across cross-functional teams and presenting the line to senior management.
RESOURCEFULNESS / CREATIVITY : Highly creative role. We welcome strategic problem solver eager team player and well-rounded self-starter who is able to drive and balance multiple projects deadlines and find satisfaction in delivering the best possible collection both design- and price-wise and fostering effective work relationships.
ENVIRONMENT : Fast-paced milestone-driven creative environment with a strong focus on teamwork across all Calvin Klein teams.
Pay Range : $$164300
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.
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.
Please note eligibility depends on employment status location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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. Thats the Power of Us thats the Power of PVH.
One of PVHs 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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH 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 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 applicants 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.
Key Skills
Graphic Design,Layout Design,Logo Design,CAD,Adobe Creative Suite,SolidWorks,Drafting,Adobe Photoshop,Autocad,Adobe Illustrator,Catia,Adobe Indesign
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 121400 - 164300
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