Assistant Designer Dresses + Wovens – Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a renowned fashion brand committed to inclusivity and collaboration. The Assistant Designer for Women's Dresses + Wovens will be responsible for the design and development of collections, collaborating with merchandising and cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of designs.
Responsibilities
- Executes the direction of Calvin Klein from concept through to final products
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development and merchandisers to ensure seamless execution of design concepts
- Stay up to date with the latest market trends and customer preferences. Conducts research with full-look concepts in mind
- Develops and reviews proposals of fabric and embellishments
- Develops and reviews sketches, prototypes, and looks
- Establishes garment fit and oversees fittings. Provides fit comments and design comments to factories
- Attends fittings, fit sample collection, and reviews prototypes
- Oversees aesthetic development of graphic, trim, and textile design
- Assures that design works collaboratively with merchandising to build a cohesive and directional collection
Skills
- 1+ years design experience
- Proven experience as a Designer role within Womenswear or a relevant category in the fashion industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing your creative and technical design skills in Womenswear
- Strong sketching skills
- Proficiency in design software and tools like Adobe Creative Suite
- In-depth knowledge of dress trends, fabrications, 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
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design preferred
Benefits
- Best in class medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Above-market 401(k) contribution
- Generous company-paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Volunteer opportunities
- Seasonal hours
- Flexible work schedules
- Headspace membership
- Reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions
- Opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities
- Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care
- Reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through
- Support for continued education including tuition reimbursement
- Associate Discount
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