Senior Technical Designer, Close to Body - Calvin Klein Apply locations New York, NY Calvin Klein Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R48068 Design Your Future at PVH POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Technical Designer provides specific technical support for the Calvin Klein Supply Chain through strong technical proficiency, organization, and leadership on Close to Body (CTB) – Sports Bras&Swim. They are responsible for achieving correct fits and design details from design inception through production top of line within the compliance calendar dates. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB Interact with Design and Merchandising during prototype development to achieve design standards for the designated category. Lead all aspects of the creation and maintenance of prototype, sample, and production status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process. Manage and drive the block/proto/fit/pre-production sample fittings. Update all fit notes and revised size specs into centric in a timely manner and pass to production team. Ability to clearly communicate pattern spec and fit changes through sourcing to offshore vendors. Ability to drive the product risk assessments and follow up the testing to ensure it meets the PVH expectations. Ensure that all prototypes and samples are reviewed upon arrival for trim and details. Organize proto and sample review set up. Develop and set up in-house block library. Understand the printing&testing process and follow up with offshore and vendor to improve the printing quality and testing passed. QUALIFICATIONS&EXPERIENCE Experience: A minimum of 8 years related work experience Proficiently in using computer and quick learning Proficiently using Centric PLM preferable Experience working in Multi product category is an advantage Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a related field Skills: Strong organizational and follow-up skills Professional, mature person with command presence Excellent interpersonal skills Adobe Illustrator Microsoft Office Suite Internal: Design, Merchandising and Sourcing teams External: Offshore and vendors BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must work with design and Supply Chain teams to ensure maintain design integrity while ensuring that price guidelines are adhered to. DECISION MAKING: Seasonal execution Budget decisions within the confines of a preset budget Issue resolution in partnership with internal GSC Sourcing Teams / leaders Product decisions for execution in the production pipeline RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Must be solution-oriented and be willing and able to find creative solutions to complex problems. ENVIRONMENT: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, if needed. Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000 J-18808-Ljbffr