Calvin Klein Technical Design Manager

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

• Develop industry-standard points of measurement, grade rules and tolerances, and set them up in PDM.
• Work with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and vendors during prototype development to achieve design intent and production feasibility.
• Oversee maintenance of all Web PDM tech packs for category-specific styles.
• Create and maintain prototype, sample and production status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process for category-specific styles.
• Update fit notes and revised size specifications in PDM promptly and pass them to the production team.
• Communicate pattern specifications and fit changes clearly through Sourcing to offshore vendors.
• Ensure all prototypes and samples are reviewed upon arrival for trim and details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Prior experience managing junior associates or interns.
• Denim expertise.
• Expertise in pattern making and garment construction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency in Classic, WEB PDM and PLM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Skills

Experience

8–10 years of related work experience in technical design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 104,500 to USD 141,200 per annum.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility; medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; above-market 401(k) contribution; company-paid holidays and paid time off; hybrid working arrangements; volunteer opportunities; seasonal hours and flexible work schedules; Headspace membership; fitness membership and/or digital meditation subscription reimbursement; up to $200 a 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 associate discounts at company outlets and e-commerce sites. Benefits eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of employment and 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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