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The Director for Calvin Klein Collection and Special Projects leads the product strategy and brand growth for the Collection and Special Projects global market. Specifically, this role is responsible for the sales, distribution, and merchandising of mens and womens apparel, footwear, accessories, and close-to-body, within the Collection and Special Projects space.

This position collaborates closely with external and internal cross functional partners to deliver one, clear, concise vision, with a focus on driving brand halo. They will partner closely with design and development to architect a collection that balances creativity with commerciality. They will partner with the regional leads to set and deliver the sales, distribution, and go-to-market strategy. They will drive the ideation, strategic roadmap, and execution of all special projects from start to finish. Full ownership of global line planning for Collection and Special Projects as it relates to assortment balance, style / skus counts, regional/account exclusives, segmentation, pricing, and distribution. Ensures all product is properly flowed from sketch creation, to purchase order issue, and to go-to-market strategy.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job:

• Define & lead the global Collection and Special Projects strategy on holistic and seasonal level.
• Collaborative & consistent communication with channels to gather unique regional & market needs.
• Partner with design and development to deliver a balanced and competitively priced assortment that meets the commercial needs of the business. Collaboration with raw material & supply teams to cost product at all pricing tiers within margin goals.
• Partner with regional leads to set and deliver to the global distribution targets. Ensure regional execution aligns with global vision. Research relevant wholesale accounts and build relationships with buying teams.
• Stand-up collection development and sell-in processes to ensure a smooth internal and external market.
• Partner with VM, Brand Experience, Marketing, Retail, and Wholesale teams to drive end to end go-to-market and in-store launch and seasonal deliveries.
• Drive calendar deliverables on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to make sure all milestones are tracking on time.
• Thorough understanding of marketspace, inclusive of direct competitors and aspirational brands.
• Strong partnership with internal and external design partners to bring product to life in coordination with the brand identity, balancing commercial with aspirational.
• Manage 1 direct report

Qualifications & Experience

Experience:

10 years of Global Merchandising & Wholesale experience.

Previous experience in designer landscape.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Strategic problem solver who recognizes opportunities and can influence decision makers to move to execution.
• Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product concepts that drive business.
• Strong wholesale skills with existing relationships and proven track record to build new ones.
• Must be a creative problem solver who can balance multiple tasks quickly.
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must possess high level of analytical skills and conceptual creative ability
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Must possess a global perspective with international market experience.
• Solid understanding of the competitive landscape
• High energy and a positive attitude are a must.
• High taste level and brand understanding

Pay Range:$143,200---$193,300

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. This role is equity 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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH 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.