Senior Designer, Men's Denim - Calvin Klein

PVH Corp.

82d • $121,400 - $164,300

About The Position

The Men’s Senior Denim Designer develops and oversees the creation of seasonal denim collections, from trend research to final production. Responsibilities include sketching designs, selecting fabrics and washes, creating detailed tech packs, leading fit sessions, and collaborating with technical, production, and merchandising teams to ensure design integrity and alignment with brand vision and business goals. This role requires strong technical knowledge of denim fabric and expertise in wash, creative problem-solving skills, proficiency in CAD software, and involves managing junior designers and communicating with overseas manufacturers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years experience in denim design, including 2-3 years of team management.
• Strong technical knowledge of denim fabric, construction, & wash development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field of study.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for sketching and creating presentations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with various internal teams and external vendors.
• Ability to lead fit sessions, provide technical direction, and manage a team of junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Researching seasonal trends, market demands, wash palettes, and fabrics to create innovative denim styles and dynamic collections that align with the seasonal brand concepts.
• Designing seasonal wash and fabric stories and managing their development from concept to final approval.
• Creating detailed technical packs (tech packs) with sketches, construction details, and specifications for production.
• Leading fit sessions, providing clear feedback on garment adjustments, and ensuring product consistency and quality across all sizes.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, technical design, and supply to achieve product execution and business objectives.
• Overseeing the product development process from concept to final production, meeting calendar deadlines, and managing costs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
• Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
• A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the 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, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees