Designer, Womenswear, Calvin Klein Jeans, Asia Pacific

Employer: Calvin Klein
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Closing date: 28 Jun 2023

Function: Design - Garments & Accessories
Level: Manager
Hours: Full Time

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Designer is responsible for designing Calvin Klein Jeans Women's products in woven categories based on Global and International design direction, also input from Merchandising teams to develop brand right products for Asia.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

Design for mainline collection, capsules and special programs
Focus on Calvin Klein Jeans Women's product in woven categories
Research competitors and trends relevant to brand identity
Work closely with design manager to help translate seasonal concepts to product lines
Initiate design and product ideas, executing inspiration and mood boards for internal and external presentations
Work closely with raw material team for fabric and trim sourcing
Skillful in technical /CAD sketching, Illustrator and Photoshop
Prepare technical packages/ schematics for development to system
Attend fit and prototype review sessions; make revisions to artwork and technical call outs on tech packages
Work closely with European design hub on style alignment
Communicate and work closely in a team atmosphere

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CREATIVITY: Must possess high degree of fashion aesthetic; interest in trends, lifestyles, competitors and media. Supports introduction of new ideas. Can work within the creative process effectively, and support bring ideas to realization.

TEAMWORK: Build good working relationships; collaborates toward deadlines and deliverables. Able to communicate effectively across the team and organization; effectively works at long distances.

ORGANIZING: Highly discipline, can work under pressure with deadlines; take direction well and able to work with high accountability; manages own work and tracks progress. Seeks out resources to get things done; able to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.

ENVIRONMENT: Ability to work in fast-paced, team-oriented setting; interface with Global Design and Supply Chain.

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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience: 5+ years design experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design

Skills:

Strong fashion aesthetic and creativity
Knowledge of technical design, fabrics and other materials
Good interpersonal and communication abilities
Knowledge of design-related applications and software (e.g. Illustrator, Photoshop) a must, plus office software (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel ...)
Proficient in English, both spoken and written

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.

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