Assistant Designer, Women’s Underwear - Calvin Klein

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Assistant Designer, Women’s Underwear - 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.

Position summary:

As an Assistant Designer for Women's Underwear, you will play a vital role in supporting the design team in creating captivating and groundbreaking underwear collections for women. Your responsibilities will involve assisting in the design process, conducting research, and contributing to the development of underwear designs that align with the brand's vision and market trends. You will collaborate with the design team, gain valuable experience, and aid in Calvin Klein's success in the women's underwear market.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as a designer. If you are a fashion enthusiast with a flair for design and a desire to be part of a dynamic design team, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative journey in the fashion industry.

Primary responsibilities/accountabilities of the job:

Responsibilities:

Research and Inspiration:

• Assist in conducting research on fashion trends, fabrications, trims, branding ideas and elevated construction details relevant to the product category.

Design Development:

• Partner with other team members to build sketches, illustrations, and technical drawings for women's bra and panty designs.
• Share ideas and concepts to help shape the overall direction of new bra and panty collections.

Material and Trim Selection:

• Assist in sourcing and selecting appropriate fabrics, trims, for underwear prototypes and production.
• Collaborate with suppliers and product developers to ensure material availability and quality.

Tech Pack Creation:

• Support the design team in creating detailed tech packs / BOMs and design specifications for underwear proto samples, SMS and production.

Sample Review and Fit Sessions:

• Participate in sample reviews and fittings to help assist take fit notes, update construction technical sketches as needed, and ensure design details meet as original design intention.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product developers and merchandisers, to ensure flawless execution of all underwear products.

Brand Alignment:

• Understand and maintain the brand's design aesthetic and language in all women's underwear products.
• Collaborate with the design team and brand team to ensure consistency in storytelling and branding across all underwear collections.

Trend Presentation:

• Assist in preparing trend presentations and mood boards to inspire and inform the design process.

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Qualifications & experience:

Experience: Entry level / Related intern design experience

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Skills:

• Must have working technical garment construction knowledge.
• Maintain organized design archives and sample inventory
• Aesthetically keen eye for color, fabric, and style.
• Proficient in Hand / illustrator sketching.
• Strong digital literacy. Proficient in Photoshop, illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, word, PowerPoint and other related software.
• Create and maintain tech packs / BOM in Centric system.
• Excellent communication and social skills.
• Acute attention to detail throughout the product lifecycle.
• Assist in crafting and updating line sheets and other design documents.

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Internal & external contacts:

Internal: Partner with Designer daily to present new insights and secure approval of designs within deadlines, as well as discuss p