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Design Manager, Outerwear - Calvin Klein

PVHNew York, New York

$104,500 - $141,200 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Remote
Hybrid remote
Compensation
$104,500-$141,200/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Be part of an iconic story.

At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

Design Manager, OuterwearAbout the Role:The CK Global Outerwear Designer manager serves as a key executional partner in translating global design direction into commercially viable product for the Calvin Klein Consumer. Focused on bringing pre-selected seasonal concepts to market, this role is responsible for adapting existing styles, managing product updates, and ensuring design accuracy throughout the development process. The Design manger collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Technical Design and Product Development—to maintain seasonal timelines, meet margin goals and deliver high-quality product aligned with brand standards.What You'll Do:

  • Assist Design Director to interpret seasonal concept, color, and key item direction.
  • Follows global (EU) design direction and leverages curated styles selected by SVP Merchandising Leadership for the North America market.
  • Creates and illustrates cohesive product groups, incorporating novelty designs with an understanding of color theory, materials, garment construction and brand identity.
  • Able to multi-task and work across multiple seasons simultaneously—balancing in-season execution with forward-looking concepting.
  • Coordinates with cross-functional partners to obtain original samples, artwork, and cost information; creates or updates designs to meet aesthetic and margin targets.
  • Creates detailed technical drawings for tech packs, ensures data accuracy in BOMs in PLM (Centric) and manages ongoing updates and communication with PD partners and vendors.
  • Drives and leverages opportunities to align fabric and trim across channels, where applicable.
  • Manages library of artwork updates and CAD files, ensuring style and color accuracy across all systems and presentations.
  • Attends and contributes to fittings; collaborates with Technical Design to ensure fit intent and construction quality.
  • Reviews and approves lab dips, handlooms, wash panels and PP samples, including additional colorways.
  • Participates in development and post-proto meetings to ensure feedback is clearly documented, communicated, and actioned across teams.
  • Ensures alignment on key calendar milestones and proactively resolves potential delays.
  • Prepares and presents compelling design boards and product reviews to leadership and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Bring:

  • 8-10 years of related outerwear design experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent
  • Must have design experience and an inherent understanding of the design process
  • Must have proficient knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, Web PDM/PLM, Miro
  • Strong organization, communication and time-management skills
  • Works both collaboratively and independently
  • A strong work ethic is essential. Given the fast-paced and evolving nature of the business, this role requires someone who can adapt quickly to frequent directional and practical changes. The ideal candidate is highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage shifting priorities while consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
  • Exhibits passion to support team goals and approaches tasks with solution-oriented mindset
  • Utilize creative problem solving skills to constantly evolve processes for more efficiency, agility, and growth

What to Expect:

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Domestic
  • International
Pay Range:$104,500---$141,200PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

  • Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

  • 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

  • Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

  • Wellbeing Support: 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.

  • Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

  • Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

  • Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH:

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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

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 potential.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.

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FAQs About Design Manager, Outerwear - Calvin Klein Jobs at PVH

What is the work location for this position at PVH?
This job at PVH is located in New York, New York, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at PVH?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $104,500 and $141,200 per year.
What employment applies to this position at PVH?
PVH lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at PVH?
PVH is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What benefits are offered by PVH for this role?
PVH offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Paid Community Service Time, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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