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Position Summary:

As a Senior Designer for Women's Knits & Sweaters, you will play a key role in leading the design process and creating essential, captivating and trendsetting knitwear collections for women. Your responsibilities will involve translating creative visions into practical designs, overseeing the development of knitwear, and ensuring that the products align with the brand's aesthetic, quality standards, and customer preferences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior designers, and contribute to the brand's success in the women's knitwear market.

 

 

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Job:

1.          Creative Design:

·       Conceptualize and develop creative and innovative designs for women's knitwear, ranging from perfecting our essential wardrobe staples to innovative, trend driven seasonal collections.

·       Stay updated with the latest fashion trends, colors, fabrications, silhouettes and innovation relevant to women's knitwear.

2.        Seasonal Collections:

·       Collaborate with the design team and the design director to create seasonal knitwear collections that align with the brand's vision and market demands.

·       Present design concepts and storyboards to internal stakeholders, including merchandisers and executives.

3.        Product Development:

·       Work closely with product developers and technical designers to create detailed tech packs and design specifications for knitwear prototypes and production.

·       Ensure that the fit and construction of all knitwear meet high-quality standards and customer expectations.

4.        Brand Alignment and Aesthetic:

·       Understand and maintain the brand's aesthetic and design language in all women's knitwear products.

·       Collaborate with the brand team to ensure consistent storytelling and branding across knitwear collections.

5.        Trend Research and Analysis:

·       Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the women's knitwear market.

·       Explore new yarns, finishes, branding and design techniques to enhance knitwear designs.

6.        Presentation and Communication:

·       Effectively communicate design concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders, fostering a cohesive and creative work environment.

·       Work closely with cross-functional teams, including technical designers, merchandisers, and suppliers, to ensure seamless execution of design concepts.

7.        Mentorship and Collaboration:

·       Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, nurturing their professional growth and creativity.

·       Collaborate with the design team to ensure a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

 

Qualifications & Experience

 

Experience (Please choose):

7-10 years of related design experience

 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required

 

Knowledge/Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Designer or in an experienced design role with experience in cut and sew and sweaters.

• Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills.

• Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite.

• In-depth knowledge of knitwear trends, yarns, construction techniques, and patternmaking.

• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics and quality.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate design concepts effectively.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and meet project deadlines.

Pay Range:$121,400---$164,300

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.

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.