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Graphic Designer VM & Display CK EMEA

Employer
Calvin Klein
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Closing date
23 Aug 2022

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Function
Marketing
Level
Manager
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

About PVH Corp.

PVH is the growth platform forCalvin KleinandTOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+.

About Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is one of the world's leading global fashion lifestyle brands with a history of bold, non-conformist ideals that inform everything we do. Founded in New York in 1968, the brand's minimalist and sensual aesthetic drives our approach to product design and communication, creating a canvas that offers the possibility of limitless self-expression. The Calvin Klein brands - CK Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans, Calvin Klein Underwear, and Calvin Klein Performance - are connected by the intention and purpose of elevating everyday essentials to globally iconic status. Each of the brands has a distinct identity and position in the retail landscape, providing us the opportunity to market a range of universally appealing products to domestic and international consumers with a variety of needs. Our products are underpinned by responsible design, high-quality construction, and the elimination of all unnecessary details. We strive for unique and dimensional pieces that continuously wear well and remain relevant season after season. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein products were approximately $8.5 billion in 2021.

Calvin Klein continues to solidify its position as an innovator of emerging digital platforms and modern marketing campaigns. PVH acquired Calvin Klein in 2003 and continues to oversee a focused approach to growing the brand's worldwide relevance, presence, and long term growth.

TheTeam

The Tommy Hilfiger global & PVH EMEA visual merchandising, display & windows department is a creative hub within omni-channel organization. This department oversees the creative strategy, development, and execution of product presentation across TommyHilfigerglobal, Calvin Klein EMEA, and heritage brand and all points of sale. This includes full price retail stores, franchise locations, wholesale shop-in-shops, concession, and outlet channels. The Tommy Hilfiger global team sets global direction and works collaboratively with two other regional hubs in: New York and Hong Kong. To extend this outreach the team is set-up to also support the needs of local markets across Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. This team works in parallel with the global marketing team on a 360 concept and consumer messaging approach. The Calvin Klein regional team collaborates with the New York global headquarters on adapted direction to support the EMEA business needs. This includes visual merchandising, campaign roll out, and display strategies across the region. This team works in collaboration withnumerousfunctions across the omni-channel business as well as local markets. The team environment is collaborative, dynamic, innovative, resourceful,openand respectful.

The Position

TheGraphic Designer, VM & Display CK EMEAwill report into theDirector, VM &Display CK EMEA and will work alongsideVM and Display team to deliver the seasonal graphic identity for all seasonal guidelines, templates, and special projects in line with the global brand principles.This role is a pivoting support role across the team to align graphic design layout for all internal documents and ensure adherence to the global brand/marketing standards. In this creative role, you will be key in balancing inspirational creative layout that is impactful but at the same time delivering efficient ways of working for our markets.The graphic designer role will support and focus on all channels including Retail, Outlets, and SIS guidelines.

CREATIVE:

  • Development and creation ofinspirational and comprehensive digital guideline layouts, templates, and toolkits ensuring consistency and alignment to global brand DNA and requirements.
  • Support the VM & Display team accordingly in standardizing layouts and visual appearance of all digital and printed documents issued on a seasonal basis.
  • Proof reading for accuracy and qualitative standards
  • Development of layouts andart workincluding materials for print managing more than one design project and multiple seasons at once.
  • Create visual content for seasonal guidelines, non-seasonal toolkits, and special projects including graphic elements and photo material necessary for store environments.

  • Support the creation of consumer facingPOSand Consumer Messaging for in-store and windows including brand and operational material. Ensure alignment and sign off from EMEA/global marketing.
  • SupportDisplay andEMEA concept team with special projectsincluding non-seasonal guidelines, catalogs for fixtures and display stools, renderings for store layouts
  • Support with creation of 3D windowrenders, display & window guidelines including installation manuals
  • Developmentof artworks and assets taken from the global directive

OPERATIONAL:

  • Responsible formaintainingthe store data base, with correct technical drawings, latest photos,renders, site-surveys,competitors'analysis, new materialresearches
  • Work in strong partnership with the VM and Display Team, Store Development, Store Design, and EMEA Marketing
  • Support the management with maintenance of seasonal calendar template

  • Drive the Sell-in tool creation for the Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear business

  • Support the managementin the process of collaborativelydesigning flagships window and instore visualization, together with the global team

  • Driving the digitalization of processes and implementation andoptimizingsite related master data

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum 3-4year's experienceasGraphic Designer preferably in fashion retail, art, or marketing environments
  • University and/or role related degree in Design, Retail Business Administration or Marketing
  • Experience in supplier communication and clear briefing
  • Experience in visual communication and creation of appealing documents

  • Excellent creative and design skills, command of English language (written & spoken)
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs(In-Design, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Knowledge of3D orCAD programs (ex. 3D Max, Maya, Rhino, Sketch-up,Vray,
  • Ability toconceptualizeideas and bring them torealization
  • Ability to manage and multi-task between projects and work streams
  • Ability to be self-reliant and comfortable with decision-making
  • Ability to combine creative thinking with strategic execution

What You Can Expect from Us:

  • Work Smart Program:hybrid work, flex hours, work from anywhere4 weeks a year, home office allowance and meeting freeFridays
  • One of a kind Campus:state-of-the-art collaboration spaces, restaurant with premium buffet, takeaway deli, barista coffee bars, skybar and rooftop garden
  • Health & Well-being:People's Place gym,sports clubs, nutritional coaching, meditation studio, headspace subscription, rooftop yoga and mental health days
  • Social events:Thursday socials, pub quizzes, annual themed events, sample sales and market launches
  • PVH University:learning and development programsto leverage yourprofessional and personal goals
  • How we support you:onsite parking, bike garages, commuting allowances, Employee Assistance Programs, pension schemes and discount on our brands Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein to name a few!

Our Talent Acquisition will share our full benefits overview at the offer stage.

PVH Europe and ourbrands,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.

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Company

For five decades, CALVIN KLEIN has been a cultural catalyst, creating a legacy of iconic imagery and provocative conversation while retaining its American DNA and youth-inspired designs. Our associates are a group of talented individuals with unique personalities and perspectives. At CALVIN KLEIN, we take risks, embrace differences and strive to make a positive impact on the world. Above all, we care passionately for the brand, our customer and each other. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, CALVIN KLEIN is one of the world’s largest and most successful designer fashion brands. We are driven by our associates, creating one of the most visionary workforces in fashion. We are proud of who we are, what we do, and the future we are creating. Global retail sales of CALVIN KLEIN products exceeded $8 billion in 2017, and CALVIN KLEIN branded products are distributed in 110+ countries. CALVIN KLEIN employs a worldwide network of over 10,000 associates and operates more than 2,000 free-standing stores globally. Calvin Klein, Inc. was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

Company info
Telephone
020 589 9888
Location
Danzigerkade
165
Amsterdam
Netherlands
1013 AP
NL

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