Vice President, Design - CK Global Outlet

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Position Summary The VP Design is responsible for leading the conceptual vision and design of the seasonal collections for the CALVIN KLEIN Women’s Apparel brands under the leadership of the Global Head of Design. In addition to sketches, the VP Design will work on material and color research, fabric, product development, building product stories, marketing attribution, and raw materials platforms.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities Of The Job

• Provide overall creative direction and vision for new product design development focusing on specific classifications
• Leads the conceptual thematic concept boards and design concepts according to merchandise plans and schedules including: compiling material references and inspiration images, where applicable. Assist with the creation of all seasonal boards and presentations.
• Ensures timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar.
• Develop design concepts to suit partners’ needs while adhering to brand standards and design aesthetic
• Build a strong relationship with business counterparts by developing strong understanding of business; industry trends and bestseller factors and specific product cost factors. Stay abreast of retail landscape for trend and product opportunities.
• Partner with external partners on sourcing appraisals and recommendations.
• Partner with Supply teams to maintain clear and concise communication to meet all product deadlines and keep programs on track.
• Keep Supply teams and merchants updated in all communications. Consult with product team prior to sensitive vendor communications if cost, lead-time or minimum implications exist.
• Assign specific assignments to design staff and monitor accordingly for a cohesive presentation to Creative Director.
• Oversee revisions, correspondence and approvals. Maintain seasonal project communication consistent with brand standards.
• Travels to regions to oversee product development.
• Mentor Design team

Qualifications & Experience Experience: 10+ Years of experience in design at a bridge or collection level; 6+ years in management capacity leading successful teams

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in design or art preferred.

Skills Skills:

• Must operate effectively across cultural and time-zone barriers
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Possess high fashion aesthetics
• Flexibility to meeting strict deadlines

Internal & External Contacts Internal: Exceptional communication with cross-functional teams

External: Contractors, vendors, and suppliers

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct: Women’s Apparel Design Team

Indirect: Sr Designer, Designer III, Designer II, Designer I, Associate Designer, Assistant Designer, Design Assistant

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operating, freelance, sample, and travel and expense budgets

DECISION MAKING: Oversee the development and implementation of concepts as well as design and development for the CKS/CKP line from conception through to follow

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Ability to recognize trends ; ability to source trend-right materials and trims

ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to work in a fast paced, highly creative environment; considerable travel will be required from this position

Pay Range:$250,000 - $300,000

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