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Designer III Apparel Print & Concept – Calvin Klein Jobs in New York, NY at Calvin Klein
Title: Designer III Apparel Print & Concept – Calvin Klein
Company: Calvin Klein
Location: New York, NY
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__________________________________________________________________Position SummaryThe Designer III, Apparel Print Designer will be responsible for the creation and development of prints and concepts for Calvin Klein Apparel, ensuring alignment with the brand’s vision and aesthetic. This role involves transforming design concepts into precise, technical prints for the development and production process. The Designer III will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Merchandising, and Sales, to understand customer needs, drive sales, and maintain alignment across all product lines. This position plays a critical role in translating creative ideas into commercially viable, on-brand apparel designs.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job
Research and present print trend directions for each season which align to the Calvin Klein print language across the Men’s, Women’s – Full Price, Wholesale and Off-Price divisions.
Explore scale, color and layout variations of artwork.
Supervise artwork and color submits for both Women’s and Men’s categories, to ensure consistent high quality design aesthetic and overall product quality.
Generate CADs for garment print placements and tech packs for SMS and production.
Ensure calendar deadline achievement in collaboration with cross-functional partners
Organize and maintain print archives and strike-offs
Research the market and trend services to keep designs trend correct
Work with Sourcing teams to execute high quality product within calendar timelines
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Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
8 – 10 years of Apparel Print Design experience; 4-5 years of experience managing and leading a team
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
Skills
Proficient in Adobe Suite: Photoshop, illustrator and InDesign as well as Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat
Must be technically skilled and capable of communicating comments to vendors, Sourcing, and Supply teams
Web PDM – create and maintain design packages
Aesthetically keen eye
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent visual communication and presentation skills
Excellent color matching skills
Internal & External Contacts
Internal:
Collaborate with SVP of Design to present seasonal print designs and concepts. Partner with Design and Merch teams regarding any print-related needs for alignment and provide print design direction to ensure consistency.
External:
Meet with print vendors and collaborate with print studios.
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Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct:
Assistant Print Designer
Indirect:
Freelancers as needed
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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
DECISION MAKING:
Selection of design layouts, colors, patterns, and motifs, refining print specifications, adjusting scale and repeat patterns.
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