Design Your Future at PVH
VP, Global Studio Operations, Systems/Platforms - Calvin Klein
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 varied community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.
POSITION SUMMARY:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and running our photo studio ensure the production of compelling and high-quality visual content for our e-commerce platforms. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall customer experience and driving online sales through visually appealing and on-brand imagery.
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement a comprehensive global photo studio strategy in alignment with Calvin Klein's overarching e-commerce objectives, maximising insights from market trends and consumer behavior analysis. Lead cross-functional collaboration efforts to synchronize photo studio activities with product launches, marketing initiatives, and other business endeavors, ensuring cohesive and impactful visual storytelling. Drive strategic decision-making by providing insightful recommendations based on data-driven analyses and industry targets, positioning the studio as a key contributor to the brand's competitive advantage.
Cultivate an impactful and cohesive team of photographers, stylists, editors, and creative professionals through effective leadership, mentorship, and talent development initiatives. Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and exploration of new techniques, technologies, and creative approaches. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team, fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, resulting in a more dynamic creative process.
Design and implement streamlined photo production workflows that optimize resource allocation, minimize bottlenecks, and increase efficiency without compromising on quality. Spearhead the adoption of innovative technologies and automation tools to enhance workflow efficiency, from image capture and editing to final asset delivery. Continuously evaluate and refine standard methodologies for image selection, retouching, and editing to maintain a consistent visual identity across all e-commerce platforms and channels.
Establish and uphold principled standards for visual content quality, conducting regular audits and performance reviews to ensure adherence to brand guidelines and industry benchmarks. Implement robust quality control processes and feedback mechanisms to address any deviations from established standards promptly and effectively, maintaining brand integrity and customer trust. Foster excellence and attention to detail, while instilling a mentality of continuous improvement and a commitment to delivering exceptional visual experiences.
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies in e-commerce photography, proactively finding opportunities to use innovative tools and platforms to enhance productivity, creativity, and efficiency. Collaborate with IT and other relevant collaborators to evaluate, select, and integrate digital asset management (DAM) systems and other technological solutions that align with the unique needs and objectives of the photo studio. Drive the seamless integration of systems and platforms to facilitate the efficient management, organization, and distribution of visual assets across all e-commerce channels, optimizing the impact on customer engagement and conversion rates.
Lead the strategic implementation and optimization of all marketing systems and platforms with a focus on digital asset management (DAM) systems, ensuring the efficient organization, retrieval, and utilization of the company's vast library of visual assets. Collaborate with IT and other departments to evaluate and select platform solutions that support the evolving needs of the global organization, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and interoperability. Monitor platform performance metrics and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and optimization, driving continuous innovation and enhancement of our studio operations to meet the demands of a dynamic e-commerce landscape.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, or equivalent experience. Master's degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
Experience in a leadership role within an e-commerce photo studio or a similar creative environment. Strong understanding of e-commerce trends and the impact of visual content on online consumer behavior. Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
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Minimum 10+ years of experience working in a dynamic photo studio
- Strong interpersonal skills; positive, energetic and open minded
- Strong work ethic, and relentless commitment to quality and efficiency
- Excellent communication, written and verbal
- Fully proficient with Keynote, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and analyzing data
- Customer Service orientated
- Ability to influence and expertly lead, motivate and influence project progress
- Extraordinary attention to detail and organizational skills
- Flexibility to adjust quickly to changes and deliver on multiple concurrent tight timelines
Internal: Global Marketing, Content & Studio, Integrated Production, Fashion Office, Legal, Calvin Klein International Offices, Finance, Design, Visual Merchandising, Store Planning, O/O Calvin Klein Business Units
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct: Coordinator, Project Management PDP
Drive the development of overall project/process management standards bringing specific business unit knowledge and experience.
The VP, Global Studio Operations, Systems/Platforms should be resourceful at solving challenges in creative ways to ensure on time delivery
The environment is very fast-paced and deadline driven.
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.
Pay Range:$220,000 - $270,000
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.
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, consistent with applicable law and without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, 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 also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion, diversity and 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
