- Location
- 205 West 39th Street (View map)New York, NY 10018USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $82,500–117,100/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.
As a Designer for Cut & Sew Knits at Calvin Klein, this role involves creating seasonal collections through collaborative design work with apparel and graphics teams. The Designer will develop sketches, technical specifications, and comprehensive tech packs while conducting trend research and facilitating cross-functional communication. Key responsibilities include sample review participation, fit session management, and maintaining brand design language consistency across all Cut & Sew Knits products.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with apparel and graphic design teams to create sketches, illustrations, and technical drawings for Cut & Sew Knits and Graphics collections, ensuring design cohesion between garment silhouettes and graphic applications
- Assist in building comprehensive tech packs, bills of materials (BOMs), and design specifications for Cut & Sew Knits and Graphic prototypes through SMS and production stages
- Participate in fit sessions and sample reviews; document detailed notes and update construction sketches to reflect revisions, ensuring alignment between original design intent and final product execution
- Uphold the brand's design language and aesthetic across all Cut & Sew Knits and Graphic products, partnering with marketing and brand teams to ensure storytelling and branding consistency
- Conduct trend and market research to inform seasonal collection development and maintain competitive positioning
- Execute daily decision-making regarding colorways, fabric and trims, graphic applications, and fit direction to support brand strategy and product performance
- Manage design archives, sample inventory, and line sheet creation while maintaining organization and attention to detail
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–4 years of relevant apparel or graphic design experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with PLM systems, preferably Centric, for managing tech packs and BOMs
- Strong hand and digital sketching ability
- Thorough understanding of garment construction and graphic design techniques
- Demonstrated eye for color, fabric, trend, and silhouette
Skills
Experience
3–4 years of apparel design or graphic design in a commercial or fashion-forward environment. Experience in menswear or cut-and-sew knit categories is advantageous. Familiarity with the full product development lifecycle from concept through production is expected.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience demonstrating design competency.
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 82,500 to USD 117,100 per annum.
Benefits
Competitive pay, bonus eligibility, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, above-market 401(k) contribution, generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, flexible work schedules, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and digital meditation subscriptions, rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities (up to $200 annually), Care.com Services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation and pet care with backup care reimbursement, tuition reimbursement for continued education, associate discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites.
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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