Assistant, Global Brand Experience and Events - Calvin Klein

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant, Global Brand Experience & Events will work with the Brand Experience & Events team to conceptualize and execute a wide range of Global and Regional experiences, events and initiatives, maintaining industry and consumer perception of Calvin Klein as a leading lifestyle brand and in line with seasonal Marketing priorities.

In addition to Global projects this role will specialize in and directly support experiential marketing initiatives for our International Regions and JV Partners and the development of scalable seasonal Global Directives and Toolkits.

The role will provide assistance as it relates to departmental administrative needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly support Global Brand Experience & Events team with preparation, planning and execution of assigned Global experiences and events. 
• Detailed research in support of and specific to designated projects and launches.
• Production support from concept stages through to execution. Responsibilities to include: scheduling, research and sourcing, venue scouting, agency and vendor management, entertainment, catering, visual and décor, invites and collateral, check-in logistics, on-site event execution, set-up and breakdown for events; as well as general organization of event materials (staff uniforms, iPad, etc.).
• Assist with creating internal and external decks (e.g. research, event concepts and proposals, agency RFPs, etc.) and creative briefs.  Oversee post-event recaps.
• Keep actively abreast of and inform through weekly reports of cultural and industry happenings across culture verticals (fashion, music, entertainment, art, sports, tech, etc.), live events and experiences, industry collaborations, and emerging trends.
• Maintain and upkeep an ongoing list of agencies, venues, restaurants, industry creatives, etc. in New York City and key markets.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional CK departments and external partners, offering clear and timely communication.
• Function as a self-starter with a solution-oriented approach across all responsibilities. Actively contribute to creative brainstorms based on marketing strategy, brand experience strategy, and program objectives.

REGIONS & LICENSEE

• Actively assist on stewardship and Global feedbacks, planning aspects for Region & JV Partner events and experiences.
• Directly contribiute to development and distribution of innovative and scalable seasonal Global event directives and toolkits for Region and Licensee partners.
• Lead orgaziation process and maintain Regions & Licensee materials for seasonal event submissions, as well as cross-channel distribution.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with Region & JV Partner counterparts.
• Assist creation of leadership review materials.
• Support with scheduling, agenda development, and meeting notes and recaps for recurring check-ins with Region & JV partner counterparts.

DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION

• Work with the Sr. Director and Sr. Manager of Brand Experience & Events on administrative duties including event related travel plans and appointment scheduling.
• Develop and distribute meeting agendas and meeting recap notes as required. 
• Support with managegment of detailed project status and production timelines across Brand Experience & Events projects.
• Maintain the Global Brand Experience & Events Calendar and oversee monthly distribution.
• Maintain organization of Brand Experience internal digital share drives.
• Oversee departmental supply orders and maintain inventory of Brand Experience closet.
• Coordinate travel for external partners traveling on behalf of CK for events and, when necessary, liaises with corporate travel department to coordinate hotel blocks and payment approvals.
• Liaise with internal Facilities and IT departments for Brand Experience needs as required.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support departmental and event related invoice submission and Oversee tracking of payments to vendors.
• Support maintaining individual event budgets as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of relevant experience in brand communications, events / public relations or related field; experience in fashion industry preferred.
• Direct experience with events or experiential marketing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Must be self-motivated, resourceful, trustworthy, organized, a team player and professional with a positive disposition.
• Knowledge of and an active interest in the global culture zeitgeist across various creative and industry verticals (fashion, music, film. art, tech, etc).
• Posess an understanding and interest in the brand and full range of product categories to convey Calvin Klein brand equities.
• Ability to multi-task across concurrent projects and with attention to detail and time management capabilities.
• Solution-oriented and resourceful.
• Able to adapt to the team culture and is passionate about becoming part of it.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Keynote, and PowerPoint.  Adobe Suite preferred

ENVIRONMENT: Fast-paced with concurrent projects and deadline driven but maintains a collaborative and supportive team-oriented atmosphere.  Travel as needed. 

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Pay Range:$50,800---$73,500

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills. PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

• Pay & Insurance: Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

• 401(k): An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

• Flexible Workplace: Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

• Wellbeing Support: A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

• Care.com Services: Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

• Education Assistance: Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

• Associate Discount: Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

 

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about Inclusion & Diversity at PVH here.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.

To achieve these goals, across the United States and its territories, PVH prohibits any PVH employee, agent or representative from requesting or otherwise considering any job applicant’s current or prior wages, salary or other compensation information in connection with the hiring process. Accordingly, applicants are asked not to disclose this salary history information to PVH.