Calvin Klein Assistant Accessories Designer, Headwear, Concepts & Licensing

About Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is a globally influential American fashion house founded in New York in 1968, celebrated for its refined minimalism, modern sensuality, and cultural impact across apparel, underwear, denim, fragrance, and lifestyle categories. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where design intelligence, commercial agility, and inclusive storytelling converge. Its teams contribute to a legacy shaped by bold imagery, disciplined simplicity, and a distinctly urban point of view. Calvin Klein seeks talent eager to challenge convention, understand contemporary consumers, and build resonant brand experiences within an international organization committed to creativity, collaboration, and responsible growth.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal headwear collections from initial concept through final product.
• Translate seasonal brand direction, consumer insights, and market trends into relevant headwear concepts.
• Manage and facilitate Centric/PLM data input and uploads for all headwear stages: proto, CPV, SMS, and bulk.
• Work with the design team to create and manage style numbers in the CFT shared document and transfer them to line sheets.
• Work with Design from co-creation and range-plan share-out to create and maintain headwear line sheets in Miro at each design-process stage.
• Create concept boards, trend research, color and material direction, and product presentations for seasonal milestones.
• Support licensed product lines, ensuring alignment with brand standards, seasonal creative direction, and commercial objectives.
• Review licensed partner submissions and provide design feedback on silhouette, proportion, materials, color, graphics, logos, trims, and overall brand execution.
• Create and maintain detailed design specifications, CADs, artwork, colorways, material callouts, and design comments.
• Develop and execute logo, graphic, embroidery, patch, print, hardware, and other branding concepts for headwear.
• Use 3D modeling systems and AI software to ideate seasonal hardware and trim development.
• Research materials, constructions, washes, finishes, trims, and manufacturing techniques to drive innovation and newness.
• Partner with Product Development and vendors to maintain design intent throughout sampling and development.
• Review prototypes and samples, providing clear, actionable comments on fit, proportion, construction, materials, color, and execution.
• Maintain accurate seasonal design files, artwork, presentations, and product information within established systems and processes.
• Support preparation for seasonal milestones, design reviews, presentations, and cross-functional meetings.
• Collaborate with Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, and other categories to create cohesive seasonal stories and identify cross-category opportunities.
• Stay informed about headwear, fashion, culture, streetwear, and competitive market trends.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant design experience; internship or professional experience in headwear, accessories, apparel, or licensed product is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.
• Understanding of headwear construction, materials, trims, graphics, embroidery, and manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Experience with embellishment techniques.
• Ability to sketch by hand and on a computer.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling is a strong plus and a key differentiator in candidate evaluation.
• Experience with PLM is a plus.
• Experience with Miro is a plus.
• Ability to meet overlapping deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Resourceful problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Optimism and perseverance in facing new challenges.
• Collaborative attitude.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to design and calendar changes.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully, communicate, and ask questions when needed.
• Strong technical creative ability, with effective sketching skills and the ability to clearly articulate fit and design elements.

Skills

Experience

1–3 years of relevant design experience; internship or professional experience in headwear, accessories, apparel, or licensed product is a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Accessories Design, Industrial Design, or a related field preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,800 to USD 87,800 per annum.

Benefits

Bonus programs; medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; above-market 401(k) contribution; company-paid holidays and paid time off; hybrid work arrangements; volunteer opportunities; seasonal hours and flexible schedules; Headspace membership; reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions; up to $200 per year in rewards for exercise and healthy activities; Care.com services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, and pet care, plus backup-care reimbursement; tuition reimbursement and continued-education support; associate discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites. Eligibility depends on employment status, location, and length of employment; benefits may change.

Culture

Calvin Klein fosters a modern, inclusive workplace culture shaped by bold creativity, confident self-expression, and a global fashion perspective. As an employer, the brand encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowers teams to challenge conventions, and maintains a fast-paced environment where innovation and cultural relevance are central to its identity.

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