- Location
- 501 Fashion Ave (View map)New York, NY 10018USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $60,800–87,800/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
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.
The Design Development Coordinator drives the product development and commercialization process for Calvin Klein, collaborating with cross-functional internal and external partners including design, merchandising planning, raw materials, technical design, supply chain, factories, sales, and operations. The role ensures product meets business requirements for quality, aesthetics, and price while maintaining consistent communication with hub teams and factories to address sample execution concerns and mitigate challenges early in the development cycle.
Role & Responsibilities
- Partner with Design for seasonal development and new product launches
- Work with Design to initiate and track flash cost requests; maintain comprehensive cost request tracking logs
- Create and manage technical packages in PLM system, including bill of material, model, and packaging BOM
- Lead initiatives supporting tech pack accuracy to advance data-driven product development systems
- Initiate all sample requests and manage sample tracking throughout the development process
- Produce line sheets with imagery in Visulon for line adoption and finalization milestone meetings
- Coordinate with third-party vendors for production of selling tools including swatch cards and references
- Partner with Raw Materials, Quality Assurance, and Technical teams to ensure seasonal risk assessments are complete
- Facilitate and participate in seasonal product reviews to evaluate sample execution against tech pack requirements
- Oversee late addition processes and manage line adoption and finalization meetings
- Attend fit sessions and prepare block and detail requests based on review outcomes
- Initiate and track style development from concept through production, ensuring all approvals meet calendar deadlines
- Manage all daily communication with overseas offices to maintain alignment and address concerns
- Drive adherence to the product development calendar across all functional areas
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal partners to execute cross-functional collaboration and synergy
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in product development, merchandising, or related disciplines
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Exceptional teamwork and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency working independently and taking initiative
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under pressure
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of professional experience in product development, merchandising, or related functions within the apparel or consumer goods industry.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in fashion, business, supply chain management, or related field preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,800 to USD 87,800 per annum.
Benefits
Health and insurance benefits; above-market 401(k) contribution; career growth opportunities.
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.
About Cerulean
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