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POSITION TITLE: Senior Manager, Technical Design
BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION: Calvin Klein
POSITION REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Technical Design
LOCATION: 205 W. 39th St, New York
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sr. Manager, Technical Design provides category specific technical support for Calvin Klein Global Supply Chain and the Brand through strong technical proficiency, organization, and leadership performance apparel. He or she is responsible in achieving correct fits and design details from design inception through production top of line within the product development calendar dates. Communicating and collaborating with cross function team on time and actions. This position will focus on Soft Dressing.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:
Develop industry standard points of measurement, grade rules, and tolerances and set up in Centric PDM.
People management while still owning product.
Interact with Design, Merchandising, in-house Atelier and Vendor / collaborator during proto development to achieve design intent and production feasibility.
Strong technical and pattern skill set to develop all fit block for the development.
Oversee maintenance of all Centric PDM tech packs for category-specific styles.
Create and maintain proto, sample, and production status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process for category-specific styles.
Execute and manage proto, and production fittings. Update all fit notes and revised size specs into PDM in a timely manner and pass to the production team.
Ability to clearly communicate pattern correction, spec and fit changes through sourcing to offshore vendors.
Ensure that all protos and samples are reviewed upon arrival for trim and details.
Manage proto and sample review set up, model booking and budget.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Experience: Minimum of 10 years related work experience; 5+ years of experience in a managerial role
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience
Skills:
Men’s and Women’s Apparel expertise across multiple product categories in a design studio/creative environment is essential, including knit, woven and sweater experiences
Pattern making and garment construction expertise
Strong understanding of factory manufacturing process
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and follow-up skills
Proficiency in Classic / WEB PDM /PLM
Microsoft Office Suite
Internal: Design, Merchandising and Sourcing teams
External: Factories and external vendors
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct: Not at present
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Budget decisions within the confines of a preset budget.
DECISION MAKING:
RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Must be solution-oriented and be willing and able to find creative solutions to complex problems.
ENVIRONMENT: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.
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Pay Range:$130,000 - $160,000
PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.
Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.
Your Wellbeing is Our Priority
At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:
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.
Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About PVH:
We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. 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+.
One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.
PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.
To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.
