Design Your Future at PVHDesigner II, License Design – Calvin Klein
POSITION 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 experience
Education: 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 studios
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct: n/a
Indirect: Freelancers, contractors, interns
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- n/a
DECISION MAKING: Primary responsibility for day-to-day priority setting for license categories
RESOURCEFULNESS/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 – $109,000
