3D Artist Calvin Klein Europe (Freelance)

About PVH Corp.
PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.
We power brands that drive fashion forward for good. 
Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER brands. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.

Calvin Klein Europe 
Calvin Klein Europe is part of the PVH Europe organization that, within that structure, is truly dedicated to the Calvin Klein Brand. On the highest level it is responsible for brand management, product creation and marketing and for the European market. The organization creates and brings to market a high number of different collections, amongst others Calvin Klein Underwear, Swimwear, CKJ Apparel, Calvin Klein Womenswear and Menswear, CKJ Kids Apparel, Calvin Klein Footwear and Calvin Klein Accessories. Calvin Klein Europe is led by the President Calvin Klein Europe and consists of about 300 associates that are organized in 6 functional pillars: Business Operations, Strategy, Design, Merchandizing & Product Development, Buying & Planning, and Marketing. 


For the coming years the CKE organization has defined 5 strategic priorities of its so called Plan to Win. One of these priorities is to Accelerate our business transformation initiatives to effectively anticipate customer and consumer expectations on speed, flexibility, sustainability and inclusivity. This priority breaks out into a number of sub-priorities, one of which is "3D Design, Development and Selling". The Senior Director Digital Product is the owner of this priority. 


The Position

The 3D artist specializes in the craft of 3D design and knows best how to simulate and drape 3D garments that convey the designer's intent. They are at the forefront of 3D design working directly with designers, tech design, product developers and merchandisers in the division supporting in the quality and construction of their collections in 3D. Additionally, the 3D artist will lead the styling of our 3D styles for digital selling, such as opening up garments and creating key looks on custom avatars. Making sure designs in 3D look true to life and are ready for sell-in.


Key Responsibilities 
 

• Obsessing the drape and styling of each 3D style. Making sure the 3D styles are up to selling standard. Much as a stylist will do for a traditional photograph
• Support design teams between milestones with changes to 3D styles and help with complex construction in 3D
• Support the technical design teams with new shapes, complex construction and block library styling
• Creation of 3D key looks, poses and support in digital activations at Market Launch
• Color corrections where needed for digital selling 
• Solving a range of 3D software issues for the teams when they arise 
• Ability to work on a wide range of product groups and styles
  
  
   

The Ideal Candidate:
 

• A 3D and/or apparel background, and have a passion for 3D apparel design
• Advanced knowledge in 3D software Browzwear and Clo. 
• Apparel pattern and construction knowledge required
• 3D rendering, animation, texturing, Adobe substance experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (written as verbal)
• Organized and have the ability to run multiple projects