Director Global Concepts amp Color - Calvin Klein

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Director, Global Concepts & Color is responsible for color, print, and concept creation and development for all Calvin Klein product categories, regions, and licensed partners in line with company/brand directives. They work closely with the EVP Global Design on global brand creative direction as well as the category leads.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB: 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Experience:

• 8 - 10 years of Concepts and Color Design experience
• Prior experience working in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, and global brand environment

        

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Skills: 

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

          

Internal:  Works across the Global Concept team, all Product Category Design

leads, in-house Licensing Design team, Marketing, Communications, Retail Design,

Merchandising, Packaging Design, Sustainable Business Transformation, Fashion

Office

      

External: Vendors (Trend Forecasting, Color and Print Studios, Artists, etc.)

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct: N/A

Indirect: Freelancers or temporary associates as needed  

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BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

         

DECISION MAKING: Daily decisions regarding color and concept creation for the global concept direction. These decisions affect the overall quality and outcome of the product. Collaborate with Sr Design Director, Global Concepts and EVP Global Design on design and direction of the product needed.

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY: Ability to design and handle multiple seasons at one time. Maintain consistent high quality of product from season to season.  Willing to make changes as needed to meet changing business needs. Must be very organized and detailed to effectively follow up on creation of color and concept and implementation. Highly creative in design to provide newness while still able to respond to business needs.

ENVIRONMENT:  Fast-paced, deadline-driven, highly collaborative environment.

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