Associate Designer, CK Global Womens CTB - Function
About the role
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) The Associate Designer, Women’s Function works with the Design Director, Women’s Innovation to deliver original bra, underwear, and shapewear concepts with a focus on in‑season development. Using technologically advanced construction and materials, your primary focus will be to create comfortable and stylish designs that enhance the natural shape, confidence, and comfort of women, with Calvin Klein design aesthetics. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, conduct research, and use your design skills to develop styles that align with the brand's vision, market trends, and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to design of trend right, saleable product to drive sales for bras, underwear, shapewear
- Participate in fittings from first prototypes through design intent, ensuring design aesthetic and overall garment quality
- Research the market for competitor intelligence and trend forecasting
- Work with sourcing and technical teams to execute high-quality product within calendar timeline
- Create and maintain tech packs including updates during fit sessions and for cost purposes
- Prepare development tech packages and maintain BOMs, including material, color, graphic, and internal branding information
- Follow up on preproduction details: color, fabric, and trim; to ensure consistent high quality
- Ensure calendar deadline adherence
Qualifications
- Experience: 5 years of related underwear design experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Skills
- Focus on design for functional innovation
- Raw material development follow-up
- Must be technically skilled and capable to make all aesthetic comments during fit sessions
- Centric / PLM experience – create and maintain design packages for seasonal and carryover product
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat
Benefits
- 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 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