Director, Brand Voice/Copy - Calvin Klein

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$148K/yr – $199K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Calvin Klein’s global brand copy and creative direction across websites, campaigns, and product storytelling.

  • Must-have: 10+ years as a fashion/lifestyle copy creative director with a strong portfolio.
  • Standout: Experience shaping cross-functional brand initiatives and high-level creative integrity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the brand voice for all global websites, email, and digital marketing under the leadership of the SVP of Global Creative
  • Drive the achievement of creative goals and strategic solutions to meet brand, marketing and eComm sales objectives, working closely with Marketing Leads and regional teams
  • Lead and collaborate with creative colleagues on the conceptual and copy direction of Calvin Klein’s branding, advertising and marketing initiatives
  • Translate creative direction and copy points from creative briefs into engaging and effective copy concepts
  • Take part in creative concepting and collaborate with the designers to develop creative concepts for brand initiatives
  • Work closely with creative team to ensure copy tone and style are consistent with visual tone and style
  • Work closely with product marketing to create brand right, product storytelling that entices the consumer
  • Work with the social teams to develop copy for rollouts that consider channel needs and differentiations
  • Interact with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics
  • Be a strategic thinker, creatively interpreting insights from marketing into effective, meaningful creative concepts that meet business goals and maintain the highest level of creative integrity

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related field or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of copy creative direction experience within the fashion/lifestyle space
  • A solid understanding of marketing and advertising principles
  • An exceptional copywriting portfolio website
  • Proven creative ability
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • An understanding of the latest trends and their role within a commercial environment
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment
  • Ability to actively contribute to strategic brainstorming, campaign development and creative brief development and creative execution

Preferred

Benefits

  • 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.
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Calvin Klein

3.5 Glassdoor

At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world – and – endless opportunities to design your future.Calvin Klein is one of the world’s leading global fashion lifestyle brands with a history of bold, non-conformist ideals. Founded in New York in 1968, the brand’s minimalist and sensual aesthetic drives our approach to product design and communication, and underpins our promise of creativity, confidence and empowerment.The Calvin Klein brands are connected by the intention and purpose of elevating everyday essentials to globally iconic status. Each of the brands has a distinct identity and position in the retail landscape, providing us the opportunity to market a range of universally appealing products to domestic and international consumers with a variety of needs. Our products are rooted in responsible design, high-quality construction, and the elimination of all unnecessary details. We strive for unique and dimensional pieces that continuously wear well and remain relevant season after season. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein products were approximately $9.3 billion in 2022. Calvin Klein continues to solidify its position as an innovator of emerging digital platforms and modern marketing campaigns. PVH acquired Calvin Klein in 2003 and continues to oversee a focused approach to growing the brand’s worldwide relevance, presence, and long term growth.

Founded in 1968
USA
8.3K employees (1,336 in marketing)
63% recommend to a friend
65% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
880.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$18
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.6%
Direct
39.1%
Referral
4.3%
Social
1.7%
Paid
2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~8.8K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
683 (8% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
6

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