Manager, Technical Design, Denim - Calvin Klein

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. The Manager, Technical Design provides category specific technical support for Calvin Klein Global Supply Chain and the Brand through strong technical proficiency, organization, and leadership performance apparel. The Manager will be responsible in achieving correct fits and design details from design inception through production top of line within the product development calendar dates.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry standard points of measurement, grade rules, and tolerances and set up in PDM
• Interact with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Vendor during proto development to achieve design intent and production feasibility
• Oversee maintenance of all Web PDM tech packs for category-specific styles
• Create and maintain proto, sample, and production status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process for category-specific styles
• Update all fit notes and revised size specs into PDM in a timely manner and pass to production team
• Ability to clearly communicate pattern spec and fit changes through sourcing to offshore vendors
• Ensure that all protos and samples are reviewed upon arrival for trim and details

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 8-10 years of related work experience in technical design
• Prior experience in a managerial role of junior associates or interns
• Denim expertise is essential
• Pattern making and garment construction expertise
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Classic / WEB PDM / PLM
• Microsoft Office Suite

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay

Pay Range: $104,500—$141,200

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.

PVH 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.

Benefits

• 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 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 regular plans fall through.
• Education Assistance: Support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
• Associate Discount: Shop at company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount (eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH).

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change.

About the company

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.