- Location
- 205 West 39th Street (View map)New York, NY 10018USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $104,500–141,200/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- 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.
This Design Manager, Outerwear role serves as a key operational partner in translating global design direction into commercially viable outerwear for Calvin Klein, adapting pre-selected seasonal concepts into market-ready products while managing design accuracy and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include interpreting seasonal concepts and color direction, creating cohesive product groups informed by color theory and brand identity, managing technical drawings and BOMs in Centric PLM, and ensuring alignment between aesthetic standards and margin targets across domestic and international operations. The position demands simultaneous execution across multiple seasons with strong coordination across Merchandising, Technical Design, and Product Development teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist Design Director in interpreting seasonal concepts, color palettes, and key item direction aligned with global EU design guidance and North America market specifications
- Create and illustrate cohesive product groups incorporating novelty designs with proficient understanding of color theory, materials, garment construction and brand identity
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to obtain original samples, artwork, and cost information; refine designs to meet aesthetic and margin objectives
- Develop detailed technical drawings for tech packs, ensure data accuracy in Bills of Materials within Centric PLM, and manage ongoing updates and vendor communication
- Attend and contribute to fittings; collaborate with Technical Design to confirm fit intent and construction quality standards
- Review and approve lab dips, handlooms, wash panels and pre-production samples, including additional colorways
- Participate in development and post-prototype meetings to document, communicate, and action feedback across teams
- Manage library of artwork updates and CAD files to ensure style and color accuracy across systems and presentations
- Prepare and present design boards and product reviews to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Ensure alignment on calendar milestones and proactively resolve potential delays
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of professional outerwear design experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent professional credential
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Web PDM/PLM systems
- Proficiency with Miro and collaborative design tools
- Demonstrated understanding of garment construction, materials science, and color theory
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to adapt quickly to directional and practical changes in a fast-paced environment
Skills
Experience
8–10 years of professional outerwear design experience demonstrating expertise in translating design concepts into commercially viable products, proficiency in technical specifications and sampling processes, and proven success managing multiple seasonal collections simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent professional experience in apparel design.
Workplace
The role is situated in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 104,500 to USD 141,200 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive pay with performance bonus eligibility; comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance; above-market 401(k) contribution; generous paid time off and company-paid holidays; hybrid working arrangements; Headspace membership; fitness membership reimbursement; Care.com services for childcare, elder care, and pet care; education and tuition reimbursement assistance; employee discount on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger outlets and e-commerce.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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