Designer II, License Design - Calvin Klein

Design Your Future at PVHDesigner II, License Design - Calvin KleinPOSITION SUMMARY:The Designer II, works closely with the Design Director to provide creative concept direction and design approvals to all license partners in the global lifestyle categories. Principal function is to collaborate with the Global Concept team and translate their seasonal big ideas to category specific direction decks and provide inspiration to ensure commercial needs fit the company esthetics.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:Trend Research & Analysis:

Create research and innovation for seasonal development in collaboration with Global Concept team for licensee categories Kids, Eyewear, Jewelry and Watches. Create kick-off decks to be signed off by senior leadership before handing it off to partners.

Product Development Coordination:

Facilitate collaborative work sessions with license design teams to align and streamline seasonal development with in-house design.

Big Category Tie-back:

Propose seasonal big ideas and products to be developed for own and operated.

Product approvals and record keeping:

Attend and participate in sketch and proto reviews, keep meticulous records of approvals and corrections for follow up. Work with license partners on linesheet development and record keeping of final assortments.

Concept to consumer:

Attend and participate in final edit, help identify product to be used in marketing shoots and must buy assortments for O&O.

Work closely with junior marketing team to create overviews of seasonal product, collaborate on product descriptions and consumer facing verbiage and packaging.

Product Design:

Design into special capsule collections and provide license with exact spec and design direction for the product strategy.

Ideate design concepts via sketch, mock-ups, 3D rendering and in collaboration with in-house ateliers.

Lifestyle alignment:

Work closely with cross-functional partners, Global Merch, Licensing ops, Licensing Business team and Marketing, for internal alignment.

Logistics:

Coordinate design reviews and sample shipments with Studio Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:Experience: Minimum 6+ years of Design experienceEducation: Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Art, preferably with concentration in Accessories design.Skills:

Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in product design

Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.

Knowledge of design tools using 3D design software or AI

In-depth knowledge of trends, materials, construction techniques in license categories

Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality.

Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts effectively.

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

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:Internal: Calvin Klein Global, Global Design teams, Supply Chain and Product Development, Operations, Marketing,External: Vendors, licensees, print studiosSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct: n/aIndirect: Freelancers, contractors, internsBUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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DECISION MAKING: Primary responsibility for day-to-day priority setting for license categoriesRESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: This role must be highly creative in developing the vision for the team including coming up with new and innovative trends and concepts for the CK licensed lines.ENVIRONMENT: Highly creative, deadline- and calendar driven environment Highly collaborative, fluid, fast-paced, travel will be required.Pay Range:$95,000 - $109,000PVH 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 PVHDIVERSITY & 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.