Senior Technical Specialist (4 months FTC, maternity leave coverage)

Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

Be part of an iconic story PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+. The Department & Team  The Technical Development team develops and delivers both innovative and sustainable products for Tommy Hilfiger. Responsible for the end-to-end technical development of the product, from initial concept through to physical garments, pioneering high quality & product excellence, as well as delivering on company & divisional KPI’s.   Closely partnering with several stakeholders, from PD (Product Development), design & merchandising, through to global teams this role plays an intricate part in delivering the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA.   The Position Highly skilled & Knowledgeable within technical development of apparel. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of our block libraries and driving all new seasonal silhouettes developments across global supply base. Responsible for product management of multiple product categories throughout the development process, by driving key meetings (e.g. proto review, fittings, SMS review), and taking the lead to improve product quality, sustainability, innovation and margins, to handover for production. Collaborates with peers and Supply Value Chain cluster leads by applying best practices and knowledge of the business to drive product excellence. Contributes to the definition of processes/standards within own discipline and able to gain cooperation of others within own discipline. Key Responsibilities:  Lead category specific research & development. Collaborate closely with design, Merchandise, and product development to interpret sketches, create collections, understand market needs, and achieve shared deadlines. Responsible for achieving tech specific KPIs (e.g., fit improvement, grading projects, overdevelopment, and quality improvement). Leads business projects related to product, process, and business requirements, as well in a cross divisional trim team on PVH EU relevant topics and comprehension on reporting to these topics. Leads fit meetings including capturing comments, changes & communicating these internally and externally. Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). Adhere to critical path, both internally and externally to support the development and production of the collection achieving on time for delivery at all stages of the process. Liaising with PVH overseas offices and collaborating with sourcing, Central Quality Assurance regarding any quality issues. Ad hoc tasks such as meeting preparation, analysis and supporting business projects related to product, process, and business requirements.  Coach junior team members.     The Ideal Candidate: 7 – 10 years of experience in technical development and pattern cutting. A bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, garment technology, pattern cutting. Product expert of apparel development Strong product knowledge of multi-product within pattern cutting, technical construction and fit. Understanding of the following software is essential: PLM, Gerber Solves wide range of issues where precedent may not exist. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtain solutions. Works within operational objectives and contributes to the definition of processes/standards within own discipline. Able to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach. Self-driven, pragmatic, and business mind set. Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration  Embodies PVH values of individuality, passion, accountability, partnership & integrity. Good command of written & spoken English  Be part of it. PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.  

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs 

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy 

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals 

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts! 

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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.