Associate, Packaging and Trim

PVH • New York, NY

385d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate for Packaging & Trim at Calvin Klein is responsible for the development and research of packaging and trim for all brands under the Close To Body (CTB) division. This role involves managing the end-to-end development of various packaging materials while ensuring alignment with cost optimization, lead-time, quality, and sustainability goals. The position requires collaboration with global teams and serves as a technical lead on packaging substrates, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in packaging and trim material sourcing, development, and/or production within the fashion, cosmetics, or apparel industry.
• Proven experience in developing and sourcing packaging materials.
• Ability to manage packaging development projects throughout the product Life Cycle within fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge and experience in paper and plastic substrate materials and packaging techniques, with strong familiarity with sustainability practices.
• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in packaging, fashion, product development, and/or supply chain.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Technical understanding of packaging materials, including paper and plastic substrates.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a detail-oriented and creative mindset.
• Deadline-driven with a strong sense of urgency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage multiple Brands under CTB.
• Be responsible for the end-to-end development of packaging materials and components—including boxes, hangtags, insert cards, labels, bags, and belly bands—from concept through bulk approval and final production.
• Advise and guide global teams on packaging and trim selection to maintain consistency and quality across all current brands.
• Serve as the technical lead on packaging substrates, focusing on balancing quality, lead times, cost efficiency, and visual appeal.
• Drive sustainability by developing packaging and trim aligned with PVH's sustainable strategies and cost optimization goals.
• Build and manage seasonal development and tracking charts to meet project timelines and maintain an efficient workflow.
• Manage and ensure 100% on-time seasonal approvals for all packaging and trim elements.
• Maintain and update libraries for material references, ensuring accessibility and up-to-date options for current and future projects.
• Act as a key point of contact with mills and overseas offices, managing packaging material requests, sourcing, and development details to support project timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings, delivering detailed updates on packaging materials to keep all teams informed and aligned.
• Lead packaging material discussions in cross functional meetings by communicating all packaging material details, updates etc. to all departments (sourcing, merchandising, design and overseas agents/mill).

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus programs
• Best in class 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
• Wellbeing tools and programs such as Headspace membership
• Reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions
• Opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities
• Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care
• Tuition reimbursement
• Associate discount at company outlets and e-commerce sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees