Assistant Designer - Headwear, Concepts & Licensing

PVH•New York, NY

14d•Hybrid

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 licensed external partners to translate seasonal creative direction into compelling, brand-right products. It calls for a strong design eye, awareness of emerging trends, understanding of headwear construction and materials, and the ability to balance concept development with detailed product execution in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position supports seasonal collections from concept through final product, including trend and concept research, product presentations, technical design information, licensed partner feedback, sample reviews, and coordination with vendors and cross-functional teams. It also maintains product data, design files, and linesheets across established systems and processes.

Requirements

1–3 years of relevant design experience.
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Ability to sketch by hand and on the computer.
Ability to meet overlapping deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and able to support a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time-management skills and resourcefulness in problem solving.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team, and willing to communicate and ask questions when needed.
Collaborative attitude, optimism, and perseverance when facing new challenges.
Strong technical and creative ability, including the ability to sketch effectively and clearly articulate fit and design elements.

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.
Experience with PLM.
Experience with Miro.

Responsibilities

Support the 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 entry and uploads for headwear prototypes, CPV, SMS, and bulk product.
Work with the Design team to create and manage style numbers in the CFT shared document and transfer them to linesheets.
Create and maintain headwear linesheets in Miro at each stage of the design process, 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 overall 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 appropriate 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 and newness.
Partner with Product Development and vendors to maintain design intent throughout 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 within 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.
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 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.
Continued-education support, including tuition reimbursement.
Discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites.