Vice President, Design - CK Global Outlet

About the role

The VP of Design Men’s & Women’s Outlet is responsible for creating a strong commercial interpretation of the mainline Apparel range as well as covering the specific Outlet needs. This role reports into the SVP of Global Apparel Design and plays a key role in planning the Outlet POV for Global Calvin Klein.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall creative direction and vision for new product design development focusing on specific classification.
• Develop design concepts to suit partners' needs while adhering to brand standards and design aesthetic.
• Lead the conceptual thematic concept boards and design concepts according to merchandise plans and schedules including compiling material references and inspiration images, where applicable.
• Aid in the creation of all seasonal boards and presentations.
• Prepare all presentations for the regional partners for the Outlet collections.
• Ensure timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar.
• Help the team adhere to deadlines by managing micro deadlines and check in points.
• Mentor the Design team.
• Recognize trends; source trend-right materials and trims.
• Build a strong relationship with business counterparts by developing strong understanding of business, industry trends and bestseller factors and specific product cost factors.
• Stay abreast of retail landscape for trend and product opportunities.
• Partner with external partners on sourcing appraisals and recommendations.
• Partner with Supply teams to maintain clear and concise communication to meet all product deadlines and keep programs on track.
• Keep Supply teams and merchants updated in all communications.
• Consult with product team prior to sensitive vendor communications if cost, lead-time or minimum implications exist.
• Assign specific assignments to design staff and monitor accordingly for a cohesive presentation to Creative Director.
• Oversee revisions, correspondence and approvals.
• Maintain seasonal project communication consistent with brand standards.
• Travel to regions to oversee product development.
• Visit Outlet stores on a regular basis to ensure the product storytelling and merchandising strategy are strong and coherent.
• Visit Licensing partners for product presentations and Showroom set up to ensure Brand connectivity and elevated execution.
• Present the Seasonal Off Price collections to Design Leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 15+ Years of experience in design at a bridge or collection level; 6+ years in management capacity leading successful teams.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in design or Fashion.
• Skills: Must operate effectively across cultural and time-zone barriers, excellent time management and interpersonal skills, possess high fashion aesthetics, flexibility to meeting strict deadlines, capable of balancing commercial needs with Pay Range: $250,000 - $300,000 PVH.

Benefits

• Competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages.
• 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.