Designer Woman Accessories (Freelance)

About Calvin Klein
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. Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

Designer Woman Accessories
Calvin Klein Accessories

Position responsibilities:
The Calvin Klein Women's Bags Designer will report into the Sr. Designer who works closely with the Design Director.

The Women's Bags Designer will be responsible for:

• The conception and development of the Calvin Klein Women's Bags through key silhouettes, materials, hardware in accordance with the brand DNA, global design inputs and market requirements and in collaboration with the Design team.
• Preparing seasonal mood boards, concept boards, research, and color proposals (4 collections - 2 main and 2 pre) for bags.
• Building the line following a “red thread” of colors, silhouettes and detailing in order to help cross-merchandising on the wall/window across different families and materializations.
• Working closely and building a strong relationship with Merchandisers and Product Developers, in order to strengthen partnership.
• Working closely with peers from the Merchandising and PD departments with the best open and collaborative attitude.
• Delivering proper technical packs for development by keeping deadlines.
• Delivering comments to PD, based on Design Manager and Creative Director feed backs.
• Preparing and presenting concepts/collection to the Creative Director.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Design
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in Women's Bags design.
• Experience in working and visiting factories in Asia.
• Skills: Advanced use of Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design.
• Excellent hand sketch skill.
• High productivity.
• Pro activity.
• High flexibility, adapt to changes.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan according to priority and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sensibility to colors.
• Good understanding of Calvin Klein DNA and brand awareness
• Good understanding of constructions and materials with knowledge of pattern making.
• Excellent presentation skills are a must
• Competencies: Highly creative with fresh new ideas, with ability to combine creative with commercial restraints.
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English a must.
• Availability to travel
   

For creative projects: 
Please include an up to date portfolio with your application. We would love to see your aesthetic as well how you commercially design to understand why this is THE role for you!

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.