Manager, Technical Design (Denim) - Calvin Klein

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Technical Design - Denim

DEPT./DIVISION: Calvin Klein Global Supply ChainPOSITION REPORTS TO: Director, Technical DesignLOCATION: 205 W 39th StreetPOSITION SUMMARY.The Technical Design Manager – Denim provides specific technical support for Calvin Klein Supply Chain through strong technical proficiency, organization, and leadership on Denim.  He or she is responsible in achieving correct fits and design details, developing new blocks, and calibrating existing blocks from design inception through Pre-production within the compliance calendar dates.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB:

• Interact with Design and Merchandising during proto development to achieve design standards.
• Strong understanding of design intends related to fabrication, garment construction, and fit relationship.
• Supervise and participate in the creation and maintenance of all centric tech packs.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance block samples and proto to pre-production sample and sample status charts and reference books in conjunction with the compliance approval process.
• Direct/ Execute block, proto, and production fittings. Update all fit notes and revised size specs into Centric in a timely manner and pass to production team.
• Strong ability to clearly communicate pattern, spec, and fit changes through vendors. 
• Ensure that all protos and samples are reviewed upon arrival for fit, trim and details.
• Supervise proto and sample review set up.
• Develop and set up in-house block library.
• Develop industry standard points of measurement, grade rules, and tolerances and set up in Centric.

• Understand washes and shrinkages on pattern base on fit and spec on Denim Jeans / Wash garments for Men’s and Women’s.
• Understand the denim stretch and growth and adjust the spec accordingly to maintain the fit consistency.
• Travel as needed to international offices or factories during the development or due to in-production issues.
• Support the non-denim category when the team overwhelming and need support.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:           Experience:        

• 10 years of related work experience; 3 years of experience as a manager
• 5 years of denim specific experience in both men and women.
• Strong knowledge of pattern making and garment construction

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related fieldSkills:        

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Professional, mature person with command presence
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in computer operating, centric preferable.
• Microsoft Office

_________________________________________________________________________INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:          Internal:  Design, Raw Material, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams          External: Hub tech, SCFTs & Vendors___________________________________________________________________________SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:           Direct:     Associate Technical Designer           Indirect: N/ABUDGETARY 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.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Pay Range:$95,000 - $125,000

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