Production Coordinator, Visual Merchandising - Calvin Klein

PVH Corp. • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assist in the production process for 2D initiatives (such as signage/window clings/lightbox rollouts and store amplifications) for all Calvin Klein and licensee brands in our Wholesale locations. This role involves managing production for North America 2D initiatives to ensure quality standards, budgets, and timing are met. It requires partnering with North America/Global Marketing and Sales on 2D strategy and timelines, creating distribution lists for vendors, and providing mechanical files for production. The coordinator will also create store distribution files, communicate with vendors, manage purchase orders and track budgets, and support concepts through rendering and versioning. Additionally, they will coordinate the sample approval process, partner with the VM team on showroom graphic needs, create production timelines, maintain budget trackers, and provide support for the installation of graphics and windows. The role includes managing quality control of installation and fabrication, attending overnight/early AM installs as needed, owning projects from kickoff through final delivery, and assisting with bidding and vendor selection. The coordinator will also identify and implement process improvements, serve as a primary point of contact for field teams, gather and analyze field feedback, respond to inbound orders and requests from stores, and research new production techniques with a focus on sustainability. The position also involves updating and maintaining the marketing library, managing digital archives, and conducting competitive research.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Visual Production and Creative Project Management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 2D/3D Production and Installation Experience with premium product
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials and cutting-edge production techniques and ability to continue research on innovative methods
• Ability to interface with corporate partners and outside vendors with excellent communication skills and able to maintain good vendor relationship
• Experience or knowledge of retail schedules
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with short timelines
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Possess a strong interest in retail environments, production, interior design, and new technologies
• Strong computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Photoshop
• Knowledge of Sketchup/Layout and Adobe Suite
• Some Travel required
• Lifting required

Responsibilities

• Help manage production for North America 2D initiatives to ensure quality standards, budgets, and timing are met
• Partner with North America/Global Marketing and Sales on 2D strategy and timelines to create distribution lists for vendors.
• Provide mechanical files for production.
• Create store distribution files that align with budget requirements.
• Communicate with vendors for production details, budgets and timelines
• Manage purchase orders (PO) and track budgets across all projects
• Support concept via rendering and versioning
• Coordinate sample approval process with vendors
• Partner with VM team on showroom graphic needs
• Create production timeline to ensure on time delivery of all assets
• Maintain accurate budget trackers, timelines and project recaps
• Provide support of installation of graphics, windows and in-store and manage the quality control of installation and fabrication, and attend overnight/early AM installs as needed
• Own projects from kickoff through final delivery, including post-installation review and recap
• Assist bidding and vendor selection process in partnership with procurement
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline production workflows and communication
• Serve as a primary point of contact for field teams, managing day-to-day communication via Teams and email
• Gather and analyze field feedback and store execution images to inform future improvements
• Respond to inbound orders and requests from stores and field partners in a timely manner, providing updates, guidance, and troubleshooting support
• Research and develop new and innovative production techniques with focus on sustainability
• Updates and maintains marketing library
• Manages digital filing/archives of all marketing and project information
• Conducts competitive research to ensure brand relevancy and guarantee innovation

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• bonus programs
• best in class medical insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• An above-market 401(k) contribution
• Generous company-paid holidays
• paid time off
• hybrid working arrangements
• volunteer opportunities
• seasonal hours
• flexible work schedules
• Headspace membership
• reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions
• opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities
• Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care
• reimbursement for backup care
• support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
• Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree