Designer Menswear - Cut and Sew

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The Team

The Knits/Jersey Designer is part of the Knits Design Team for Calvin Klein Jeans and is responsible for designing and executing seasonal Men’s Knits/Jersey product. They will report to the Knits Design Manager and will be responsible for Men’s Knits/Jersey Product: HW knits, LW knits, pants and shorts.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying trends that work in the Calvin Klein Jeans aesthetic.

• Translate Knits/Jersey Menswear trends into commercial collections together with the Design Manager.

• Each season focus on updates to commercial core product whilst also adding newness, novelty and innovation, in line with the Calvin Klein Jeans aesthetic.

• Strong understanding of Knits/Jersey product is a must, with a keen eye for modern styling, shapes and details.

• High level fabric knowledge of Knits/Jersey qualities, plus a strong technical understanding of fits and constructions.

• Work to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines.

• Be able to work to a commercial Range Plan each season, collaborating with the Merchandising team on best seller management, essential product and seasonal newness.

• Preparing all sketches (2D & 3D) for divisional digital presentations and focus on the follow up of each style.

• Prepare all confirmed styles to be digitalized, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard.

• Partner with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth work flow each season. Communicate daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles.

• Source qualities, washes, trims and details that fit in the Calvin Klein Jeans aesthetic.

• Work closely with the Design Team to align design aesthetics, seasonal details and creative big ideas.

• Work closely with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block libraries and new seasonal complex styles. Ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process.

• Responsible for following up on selected sourcing and fabrics each season with the Product Developer. Supports and partner with the Product Developer to execute each style, making sure that the Calvin Klein Jeans DNA is seen in every garment.

• Work well in a team environment, utilizing strong communication skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor Level degree (or equivalent) in Fashion Design or similar.

• Experience: 4 years of experience on Men’s Knits/Jersey product.

• Skills: Strong knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience using PLM systems, useful but non essential.

• Open to 3D Design and digital process.

• High level of understanding of Knit constructions and fabrications.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Experience and willingness to travel, for visits to vendors (seasonal sourcing and development trips)

• Creative with new ideas, with the ability to be creative within a commercial environment.

• A fast and organized designer to cope with the fast pace of seasons.

• Excellent communication skills, fluency in written and spoken English as it is the working language of the business.

• High level of attention to detail needed for branded product.

What You Can Expect from Us

• Work Smart Program: hybrid work, flex hours, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, home office allowance and meeting ****T00:00:00.000 0000,@context:****will report to the Knits Design Manager and will be responsible for Men’s Knits/Jersey Product: HW knits, LW knits, pants and shorts. Researching and identifying trends that work in the Calvin Klein Jeans aesthetic. Translate Knits/Jersey Menswear trends into commercial collections together with the Design Manager. Work to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines. Be able to work to a commercial Range Plan each season, collaborating with the Merchandising team on best seller management, essential product and seasonal newness. Preparing all sketches (2D & 3D) for divisional digital presentations and focus on the follow up of each style. Prepare all confirmed styles to be digitalized, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard. Partner with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth work flow each season. Communicate daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles. Work closely with the Design Team to align design aesthetics, seasonal details and creative big ideas. Work closely with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block libraries and new seasonal complex styles. Ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process. Responsible for following up on selected sourcing and fabrics each season with the Product Developer. Supports and partner with the Product Developer to execute each style, making sure that the Calvin Klein Jeans DNA is seen in every garment. Work well in a team environment, utilizing strong communication skills. Open to 3D Design and digital process. ,directApply:true,skills:design manager, organized, product development, styling, willingness to travel, illustrator, indesign, creative, plm systems, communication, aesthetics, fashion design, design, spoken, vendors, knit constructions, excellent communication skills, photoshop, knits, 3d design, design team, plm, management, technical understanding, following up, collaborating, r, attention to detail, merchandising, presentation skills, english, presentations, work well in a team, trips, Assistant Product Manager & Web & User Interface Designer, Product User Interface & User Experience Designer, Visual & Interaction Designer, Senior UX & UI Designer & Developer & Photographer, Visual Designer Consultant, Senior Graphic & Visual Designer, UI Designer & Graphic Designer, Visual Designer - UI, Lead Interaction Designer, Creative Visualizer & Graphic Designer} Designer Menswear - Cut and Sew in Amsterdam, Netherlands | Design at PVH {@context: ****WebPage,inLanguage: en_global,name: job,url: ****2023-01-20,dateModified: 2023-01-20}

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