PVH Corp:
Director, Calvin Klein Store Concept and Design Job in Amsterdam, VT

<p><b>About PVH Corp.</b></p><p>PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world.</p><p>We power brands that drive fashion forward for good.</p><p>Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN, TOMMY HILFIGER, Van Heusen, IZOD, ARROW, Warners, Olga and Geoffrey Beene brands, as well as the digital-centric intimates brand. True&Co. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. Thats the Power of PVH.<br /></p><p><b>About Calvin Klein</b></p><p>Calvin Kleinis a global lifestyle brand built on iconic essentials and powered by bold, progressive ideals. TheCalvin Kleinbrands CK Calvin Klein,Calvin Klein,Calvin Klein Jeans,Calvin Klein UnderwearandCalvin Klein Performance provide us with the opportunity to market products both domestically and internationally at various price points, through multiple distribution channels and to different consumer groups. TheCalvin Kleinbrands are also licensed for a range of products, including fragrance, women's apparel, footwear, eyewear, watches and jewelry in various regions. Global retail sales of products sold under theCalvin Kleinbrands were approximately $9.4 billion in 2019.</p><p>The tiered-brand strategy was established forCalvin Kleinto provide a focused, consistent approach to global brand growth and development that preserves the brand's prestige and image. Each of theCalvin Klein brands occupies a distinct marketing identity and position. We believe thatCalvin Kleinis well positioned over the next few years to establish itself as the worlds favorite brand. With the North Star of "Defying the boundaries of self-expression" guiding its design, marketing and consumer engagement initiatives, we believe that Calvin Klein will convert its investments into ongoing commercial success</p><p><br /><b>The Team </b><br />The Store and Concept Design team sits within the wider team for concept and design, store and shop in shop development within the PVH Omnichannel Department and is part of the headquarter of Calvin Klein EMEA.</p><p>The team is responsible for creating and shaping for the future the concept and store design and with that delivering to our consumers the right CALVIN KLEIN Brand experience. The responsibilities of the team have a game changing impact not only on Brand image, but also on the commercial success of the brick and mortar business by reflecting the consumer shopping and experience expectations as well as the operational and functional needs of product display, marketing and communication and store operations and other business crucial functions.</p><p>The team is responsible for all concepts and designs of all stores and shop in shop in the EMEA region. This includes Full price and Outlet for Own and Operated as well as for franchise and multi-brand locations such as department stores.<br /></p><p><b>The Position</b><br /><span>In this Director role you will be responsible for the development and execution of store concepts and designs according to brand, commercial and sustainable needs. Equipped with your vast experience and knowledge in brand and business youll lead the ongoing process of finding the right balance between those. </span></p><p><span>Decisions and creative directions are based on extensive industry and consumer knowledge, desired brand images & consumer experience and overall company & departmental commercial and business plans - from the Divisions all the way to Omnichannel and the markets. </span></p><p><span>You will also develop strategies to break it down and make it applicable across the different channels and tiering levels. </span></p><p><span>You will be a key player for the future of the CK EMEA Brick & Mortar business. The purpose is to ensure store concepts and designs are giving the right Brand image, are integrating and reflecting the permanently changing consumer behaviors & expectations, new services and experience and the overall Omnichannel strategy and company goals. </span></p><p><span>One key to success is the stakeholder management across the complex matrix organization from the New York Global Head quarter team to the EMEA organization in Amsterdam and the country organization. Ensuring alignment and transparency on needs, brief, strategy and execution will contribute to the success of the store concepts and design.</span><br /></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Lead and creatively direct the new concept developments for all divisions and channels (CK Underwear, CK Jeans, CK Sportswear, CK Kids, Full price, Outlet, Shop in Shop). A fundamental role for development of the future for brick and mortar business for Calvin Klein.</li><li>Responsible for all store designs for all for divisions and channels (CK Underwear, CK Jeans, CK Sportswear, CK Kids, Full price, Outlet, Shop in Shop)</li><li>Own and lead the organization through the lengthy and very complex process of store concept design: from defining brief, finding alignment, decision driving and official sign off moments with executive level and key stakeholders. To leading it all way through from design idea to detailed drawing packages, cost controlling, sustainability check points, engineering, prototyping, value engineering, sourcing, and implementation.</li><li>Manage the key stakeholders in the complex business and matrix organization from Executive to managers level. Key partners in day to way will be the CK SVP Global Store Design and Planning in New York, the country Retail VPs, CK Marketing Director EMEA, Merchandising Director, Senior Director VM and Windows, Commercial Director Outlet, Senior Director Store development and the consumer insights team.</li><li>Provide Leadership to the CK Store Concept and Design team; coach and develop talent</li><li>Be the lead for the future relevance of store concepts for CK. Reflect the changes in the industry, consumer needs and behaviors. Developing strategies and tierings matching those changes and the business and brand needs and strategies.</li><li>Stay informed and develop ongoing insights and knowledge of industry, consumer, sustainability, technology and trends</li><li>Manage cost center, concept and fixture development costs and resources. Management of external resources and vendors</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The Ideal Candidate:</b></p><ul><li>10 years of relevant concept and design experience within an innovative Retail/Fashion industry</li><li>4 years + experience in managing and empowering a team</li><li>An education in interior design, architecture, industrial design</li><li>Proficiency in brand, commerciality, business and sustainability. Detailed knowledge in store design, concept design, product display, fixture design, materials, engineering, production, timeline and cost management.</li><li>Strong expertise in managing the process and communication of new concept development through all stages and with all relevant stakeholders: from strategic brief definition, sign offs, cost & resource management, external and internal parties, design intent to detailed design, prototyping, value engineering to execution. Ensuring decision driving and alignment throughout the process as well as the creation of all relevant conte