Assistant Designer - Headwear, Concepts & Licensing

PVH Corp.•New York, NY

15d•$60,800 - $87,800

About The Position

The Assistant Accessories Designer, Headwear, Concepts & Licensing supports the design and development of men's and women's headwear for the Mainline product line, seasonal concept initiatives, and licensed product categories. The role partners with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and external licensed partners to translate seasonal creative direction into compelling, brand-right products. The ideal candidate has a strong design eye, awareness of emerging trends, knowledge of headwear construction and materials, and the ability to balance creative concept development with detailed product execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position supports seasonal headwear from initial concept through final product, including research, concept boards, trend and color direction, material selections, technical specifications, CADs, artwork, and branding concepts. It also manages headwear PLM data and linesheets, reviews samples and licensed partner submissions, and works with Product Development and vendors to preserve design intent through sampling and development. The role contributes to seasonal presentations and milestones, maintains accurate design files, collaborates across categories, and tracks trends in headwear, fashion, culture, streetwear, and the competitive market. The work environment is collaborative, team-oriented, deadline-focused, and process-driven. PVH describes a total rewards package that may include health and insurance benefits, retirement contributions, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, and other wellbeing and development benefits, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant design experience.
Ability to sketch by hand and on the computer.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Ability to meet overlapping deadlines.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and time-management skills.
Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Resourcefulness in problem solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team.
Collaborative attitude; faces new challenges with optimism and perseverance.
Strong technical creative ability and the ability to sketch effectively and clearly articulate fit and design elements.
Ability to be flexible and responsive to design and calendar changes, prioritize and multitask effectively, work independently, and communicate or ask questions when needed.

Nice To Haves

Internship or professional experience in headwear, accessories, apparel, or licensed product.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Industrial Design, or a related field.
Understanding of headwear construction, materials, trims, graphics, embroidery, and manufacturing techniques.
Experience with embellishment techniques.
Proficiency in 3D modeling; identified as a strong plus and key differentiator.
Experience with PLM.
Experience with Miro.

Responsibilities

Support design and development of seasonal headwear collections from initial concept through final product.
Translate seasonal brand direction, consumer insights, and market trends into relevant headwear concepts.
Manage and facilitate Centric/PLM data input and uploads for headwear proto, CPV, SMS, and bulk stages.
Create and manage style numbers in the CFT shared document and transfer them to linesheets.
Create and maintain headwear linesheets in Miro at each design stage, beginning with co-creation and range-plan share-out.
Create concept boards, trend research, color and material direction, and product presentations for seasonal milestones.
Support licensed product lines and ensure alignment with brand standards, seasonal creative direction, and commercial objectives.
Review licensed partner submissions and provide design feedback on silhouette, proportion, materials, color, graphics, logos, trims, and brand execution.
Create and maintain design specifications, CADs, artwork, colorways, material callouts, and design comments.
Develop logo, graphic, embroidery, patch, print, hardware, and other branding concepts for headwear.
Use 3D modeling systems and AI software to help ideate seasonal hardware and trim development.
Research materials, constructions, washes, finishes, trims, and manufacturing techniques to drive innovation.
Partner with Product Development and vendors to maintain design intent through sampling and development.
Review prototypes and samples and provide actionable comments on fit, proportion, construction, materials, color, and execution.
Maintain accurate seasonal design files, artwork, presentations, and product information in established systems and processes.
Support preparation for seasonal milestones, design reviews, presentations, and cross-functional meetings.
Collaborate with Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, and other categories to create cohesive seasonal stories and identify cross-category opportunities.
Stay informed about headwear, fashion, culture, streetwear, and competitive market trends.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Competitive pay and bonus programs.
Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
Above-market 401(k) contribution for eligible associates.
Company-paid holidays and paid time off.
Hybrid working arrangements and flexible work schedules.
Volunteer opportunities and seasonal hours.
Wellbeing tools and programs, including Headspace membership, fitness membership and/or digital meditation subscription reimbursement, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 annually in rewards for healthy activities.
Care.com services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, and pet care, plus backup-care reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement and continued-education support.
Discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites.
Career growth opportunities.