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Designer II, Women’s Apparel – Calvin Klein Jobs in New York, NY at Calvin Klein
Title: Designer II, Women’s Apparel – Calvin Klein
Company: Calvin Klein
Location: New York, NY
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Position SummaryThe Designer II, Women’s Apparel, is responsible for the design and development of women’s dresses and wovens across multiple Calvin Klein collections, including but not limited to Sportswear and Jeans lifestyles. This role reports directly to the Senior Designer Women’s Dresses + Wovens and will collaborate significantly across soft woven categories. The Designer II is responsible for working closely with merchandising to create the range plan, calendar, and milestones that sync with the mainline collection for effective timely delivery.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job
Executes the direction of Calvin Klein from concept through to final products.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development and merchandisers to ensure seamless execution of design concepts.
Stay up to date with the latest market trends and customer preferences.
Conducts research with full-look concepts in mind.
Develops and reviews proposals of fabric and embellishments.
Develops and reviews sketches, prototypes, and looks.
Establishes garment fit and oversees fittings. Provides fit comments and
design comments to factories.
. Attends fittings, fit sample collection, and reviews prototypes.
Oversees aesthetic development of graphic, trim, and textile design.
Assures that design works collaboratively with merchandising to build a cohesive and directional collection.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
5+ years design experience, with management experience.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design.
Skills
Skills:
Proven experience as a Designer role within Womenswear or a relevant category in the fashion industry.
Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in Womenswear
Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.
In-depth knowledge of dress trends, fabrications, 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.
Contacts
Internal:
Merchandising teams and Sourcing Departments
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct:
Assistant, Designer I or Intern
Indirect:
Freelancers/Interns/Assistants
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY:
This role must be highly creative and plays pivotal role in the development of the line.
ENVIRONMENT:
Deadline driven, creative environment. Fast paced, deadline driven creative environment with a focus on teamwork across all Calvin Klein teams.
Pay Range:$95,000 – $120,000
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