Senior Design Director, Calvin Klein Accessories
Company: Calvin Klein
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Design Director for Calvin Klein
Accessories is primarily responsible for overseeing the in-house
design of the seasonal collections for the Bags, Leather Goods,
Belts and Soft Accessories collections.PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
- Collaborates with the 'Accessories and Licensing lead' to
provide overall creative direction and vision for new product
design development focusing on brand business needs and future
opportunities.
- Collaborates with 'Accessories and Licensing lead' in
translating seasonal message from Global Concept team to
non-apparel division.
- Participate in design leadership off-sites and workshops
- Lead and develop the in-house Accessories Design teams,
covering product for Calvin Klein NA, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin
Klein Sport.
- Leads the conceptual thematic concept boards and design
concepts according to merchandise plans and schedules including:
compiling material references and inspiration images, where
applicable. Oversee the creation of all seasonal boards and
presentations.
- Partner with product development teams to maintain clear and
concise communication to meet all product deadlines and keep
programs on track.
- Keep product development teams and merchants updated in all
communications. Consult with product team prior to sensitive vendor
communications if cost, lead-time or minimum implications
exist.
- Assign specific assignments to design staff and monitor
accordingly for a cohesive presentation to Creative Leadership
team.
- Oversee revisions, correspondence and approvals. Maintain
seasonal project communication consistent with brand
standards.
- Supervises research on design, fabric, and color trends for all
accessory businesses
- Build a strong relationship with merchant counterpart by
developing strong understanding of business; industry trends and
bestseller factors and specific product cost factors. Stay abreast
of retail landscape for trend and product opportunities
- Ensures alignment with global color and concept and as needed,
other related businesses
- Ensures timely development of line by adhering to time and
action calendar
- Leads presentation of line to senior management
- Supervises and trains creative teams
- Responsible for management of departmental budgetQUALIFICATIONS
& EXPERIENCE:Experience: Minimum 8+ years of Accessories design
experience, with 6+ years of experience managing a Design
teamEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Design or Art, preferably with
concentration in Accessories design.Skills:
- Excellent hand-sketching skills
- Must be able to work in a fast paced, highly creative
environment.
- Possess high fashion aesthetics.
- Must fully understand design needs for international markets in
Europe & Asia, including Japan, and Far East.
- Must operate effectively across cultural and time-zone
barriers.
- Flexibility to meeting strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in Illustrator/Photoshop or similar programs
strongly preferred
- Must be proficient in Men's and Women's Bag and Small Leather
Goods construction and knowledgeable about materials, skins,
hardware and trim
- Knowledge of forecasting and keeping current with trends
globally
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Excellent time management skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed
- Flexibility with working hours, including weekends & holidays
as neededINTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:Internal: Calvin Klein
Global, Calvin Klein North America, Calvin Klein Sport, Global
Design teams, Supply Chain and Product Development External:
Vendors, licensees, factories, and millsSUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct: Accessories DesignersIndirect:
Freelancers, contractorsBUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Sample budget
- Payroll/overtime budgetDECISION MAKING: Primary responsibility
for day-to-day direction of the design teams responsible for
AccessoriesRESOURCEFULNESS/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 accessories
business lines. Key decision-maker in determining creative
direction of seasonal accessories collectionsENVIRONMENT: Highly
creative, deadline- and calendar driven environment Highly
collaborative, fluid, fast-paced, travel will be required.Pay
Range:
$149,600 - $201,850PVH 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
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Keywords: Calvin Klein, Newark , Senior Design Director, Calvin Klein Accessories, Executive , Newark, New Jersey
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