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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)
About the Team Global Technical Development brings together Brand Technical Development and Brand Quality to deliver great product, shape technical strategies and set the standards for fit, quality and technical excellence. Brand Technical Development owns the technical development of Tommy Hilfiger product globally, connecting onshore and offshore expertise with certified vendor technical teams to deliver consistent fit, quality and technical execution throughout the product-development lifecycle.
The team partners closely with Design, Product Development, Brand Supply, PVH Supply and vendor teams to translate creative intent into production-ready product while strengthening technical capability, standards and ways of working across the global organization.
About the Role
The Technical Developer / Designer for Menswear owns the technical development of assigned product from proto through to production, applying Brand standards and resolving straightforward fit, construction and production issues. The role works independently on day-to-day product activity with general guidance, takes responsibility for technical data and seasonal milestones and builds productive relationships with Product Development, Design, offshore teams and vendors.
As product needs and priorities change, the role adapts its plan, anticipates practical impacts and raises material trade-offs or decisions with the appropriate manager or decision owner before quality or delivery is affected. This is a six-month fixed-term contract providing temporary cover within the Technical Development Menswear team.
Key Responsibilities
Including but not limited to
- Own the technical development of assigned product from proto through to production, delivering agreed fit, construction, quality and milestone outcomes.
- Run fit sessions for assigned product and provide clear, accurate and actionable technical comments and direction to internal teams and vendors.
- Apply approved blocks, patterns, grading, measurement, construction and fit standards and identify when an exception requires review.
- Maintain complete and accurate technical data, specifications, comments and approvals in PLM and the relevant product record.
- Identify and resolve routine fit, construction and production issues using established approaches, escalating issues that exceed the role's authority or available precedent.
- Work directly with Product Development, Design, offshore technical teams and vendors to align product requirements, actions and seasonal timing.
- Own seasonal milestones for assigned product, monitor dependencies and communicate risks early with clear context, actions taken and support required.
- Support the testing and implementation of new blocks, constructions and technical solutions within agreed standards and governance.
- Contribute to team performance measures, product hindsight and process improvements by sharing learning and following through on agreed actions.
- Independently prioritize assigned work as demands change, propose practical sequencing and align material timing, scope or capacity trade-offs with the relevant decision owner.
Experience
- Typically brings 2-4 years of related experience with a Bachelor's or Engineering degree, or 5-8 years with a relevant post-secondary qualification, in Technical Development, garment technology, technical design, pattern development or a related area.
- Brings strong working knowledge of garment fit, construction, pattern and grading principles and the apparel product-development process.
- Has experience maintaining technical product data and approvals in PLM and working with internal product teams, offshore colleagues or vendors.
Skills
- Solves a range of straightforward technical problems using standard procedures and sound product judgment, with general guidance on new or less-familiar assignments.
- Takes ownership of assigned product, priorities and deadlines and communicates risks, recommendations and progress clearly.
- Adapts plans to changing business needs, anticipates impacts on timelines and stakeholders and maintains quality, realistic commitments and sustainable delivery.
- Holds a Bachelor's degree or relevant post-secondary qualification in Apparel Design and Technology, Garment Technology, Pattern Cutting, Fashion Technology, Textile Engineering or a related discipline, or the equivalent in relevant experience.
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.
