Associate Technical Designer, Accessories - Calvin Klein

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Associate Technical Designer, Accessories - Calvin Klein

About Us:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Associate Technical Designer will support the Women’s Accessories Design team during all stages of the design process across the following categories: Women’s bags, small leather goods, belts, and soft accessories

Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:

• Clearly communicate technical construction details and design intent through technical specs, photos, and correction pages.
• Build and update lifesize technical specs for bags, slgs, belts and soft accessories in Illustrator
• Review samples for corrections based on technical accuracy, workmanship and aesthetics
• Build specs for hardware and review technical drawings from vendors
• Help maintain standards for detail execution and construction as defined by design
• Support with PLM input of styles, materials, colors, trims and hardware
• Maintain the handbag, slg, belt and soft accessories linesheets at each stage of the design process in Miro
• Support design team with uploading photos and cads to Prana
• Create Illustrator cads to represent season color offerings for each category
• Complete photoshop renderings to communicate changes in construction, artwork, logo placement, etc.
• Maintain daily communication with our PD partners in New York and Asia to resolve technical issues and make sure corrections are clearly communicated.
• Keep sample closets and presentation spaces organized
• Assist designers with various tasks as needed

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Internal & external contacts:

Internal: NY Accessories Design team, NY PD team, Asia PD team, NY Global Merch team

External: Material vendors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: N/A

Indirect: N/A

Budgetary responsibilities: n/a

DECISION MAKING: The candidate should be able to work independently, be resourceful, and communicate and ask questions when needed.

Environment:

Collaborative

Team-oriented

Deadline-focused

Organized

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

• 1-3 years of work experience in design, technical design or product development with a focus on handbags or leather goods

Education:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in design (preferably fashion design or industrial design) preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of handbag construction
• Experience with slgs and belts a plus
• Understanding of hardware construction
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in PLM a plus
• Experience in Miro a plus
• Ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and be flexible to support on multiple projects at once
• Excellent time management skills
• Resourcefulness in problem solving
• Great written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team
• Collaborative attitude

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potenti