ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER, MEN'S ACCESSORIES

PVH Corp.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion brand as an Assistant Technical Designer for Men's Accessories. You'll support the design team in creating and refining products like bags and belts, ensuring technical accuracy and aesthetic quality. This role offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the design process. Ideal candidates will have a background in design, particularly in handbags or leather goods, and strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Best in class medical insurance

Flexible workplace options

Education assistance

Associate discount

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of work experience in design, technical design or product development.
• Focus on handbags or leather goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team with PLM input of styles, materials, colors, trims.
• Create and update life-size technical specs in Illustrator.
• Review samples for corrections based on technical accuracy.

Skills

Understanding of handbag construction

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Great written and verbal communication

Resourcefulness in problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in design

Tools

Photoshop

PLM

Miro

Job description

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER, MEN'S ACCESSORIES

Location

New York, New York

Country

United States

Region

NY Metro

Reference Number

R51436

Position type

Permanent

Category

Apparel

Job Function

Design - Technical

59000.00-85200.00 Per Year

Entry Level
Mid to Senior Level

ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DESIGNER, MEN'S ACCESSORIES

Be part of an iconic story.

At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future. Immerse yourself in Calvin Klein here! (YouTube , Instagram , TikTok )

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Technical Designer will support the Men’s Accessories Design team during all stages of the design process across the following categories: Men’s bags, small leather goods and belts

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Support the design team with PLM input of styles, materials, colors, trims and hardware
• Create and update lifeize technical specs for bags, slgs and belts in Illustrator
• Clearly communicate technical constctrucion details and design intent through technical specs, photos and correction pages.
• Review samples for corrections based on technical accuracy, worksmanship and aesthetics
• Help maintain standards for detail execution and construction as defined by design
• Maintain the handbag, slg, and belts linesheets at each stage of the design process in Miro
• Support design team with uploading photos and cads to Prana
• Create Illustrator cads to represent season color offerings for each category
• Execute photoshop renderings to communicate changes in construction, artwork, logo placement, etc.
• Maintain daily communication with our PD partners in New York and Asia to resolve technical issues and make sure corrections are clearly communicated.
• Keep sample closets and presentations spaces organized
• Assist designers with various tasks as needed

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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: N/A

Indirect: N/A

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

DECISION MAKING: Candidate should be able to work independently and be resourceful, with the ability to commucate and ask questions when needed.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Team-oriented
• Deadline-focused
• Process-driven

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

• 1-2 years of work experience in design, technical design or product development with a focus on handbags or leather goods

Education:

• Bachelor degree in design (preferably fashion design or industrial design) preferred

Skills:

• Understanding of handbag construction
• Experience with slgs and belts a plus
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience in PLM a plus
• Experience in Miro a plus
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and be flexible to support on multiple proejcts at once
• Resourcefulness in problem solving
• Great written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated with the ability to work as part of a team

Pay Range:$59,000---$85,200

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.

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.

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.