Senior Designer, Women's Knits & Sweaters Outlet - Calvin Klein

PVH • New York, NY

11d

About The Position

As a Senior Designer for Women's Knits & Sweaters, you will play a key role in leading the design process and creating essential, captivating and trendsetting knitwear collections for women. Your responsibilities will involve translating creative visions into practical designs, overseeing the development of knitwear, and ensuring that the products align with the brand's aesthetic, quality standards, and customer preferences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and contribute to the brand's success in the women's knitwear market.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Designer or in an experienced design role with experience in cut and sew and sweaters.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills.
• Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
• In-depth knowledge of knitwear trends, yarns, construction techniques, and patternmaking.
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Creative Design: Conceptualize and develop creative and innovative designs for women's knitwear, ranging from perfecting our essential wardrobe staples to innovative, trend driven seasonal collections. Stay updated with the latest fashion trends, colors, fabrications, silhouettes and innovation relevant to women's knitwear.
• Seasonal Collections: Collaborate with the design team and the design director to create seasonal knitwear collections that align with the brand's vision and market demands. Present design concepts and storyboards to internal stakeholders, including merchandisers and executives.
• Product Development: Work closely with product developers and technical designers to create detailed tech packs and design specifications for knitwear prototypes and production. Ensure that the fit and construction of all knitwear meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.
• Brand Alignment and Aesthetic: Understand and maintain the brand's aesthetic and design language in all women's knitwear products. Collaborate with the brand team to ensure consistent storytelling and branding across knitwear collections.
• Trend Research and Analysis: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the women's knitwear market. Explore new yarns, finishes, branding and design techniques to enhance knitwear designs.
• Presentation and Communication: Effectively communicate design concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders, fostering a cohesive and creative work environment. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical designers, merchandisers, and suppliers, to ensure seamless execution of design concepts.
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, nurturing their professional growth and creativity. Collaborate with the design team to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

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.
• Receive 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees