PVH

Freelance Designer C&S TH MSW

Posted May 23, 2023
Project ID: PVHJP00001612
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland
Hours/week
40 hrs/week
Timeline
3 months
Starts: Jul 17, 2023
Ends: Oct 16, 2023
Payrate range
40 - 50 €/hr

About PVH Corp:

PVH is one of the most admired fashion and lifestyle companies in the world. We power brands that drive fashion forward – for good.

Our brand portfolio includes the iconic CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER. We market a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands. PVH has over 40,000 associates operating in over 40 countries and $9.9 billion in annual revenues. That's the Power of Us. That’s the Power of PVH.


About Tommy Hilfiger:

Tommy Hilfiger, which was acquired by PVH Corp. in 2010, is a global apparel and retail company with more than 16,000 associates worldwide. With the support of strong global consumer recognition, Tommy Hilfiger has built an extensive distribution network in over 90 countries and more than 1,400 retail stores throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region. Global retail sales of the Tommy Hilfiger brand were $9.2 billion in 2019.

Founded in 1985, Tommy Hilfiger delivers premium styling, quality and value to consumers worldwide with a brand portfolio that includes TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS.

Tommy Hilfiger is one of the world’s most recognized premium designer lifestyle groups and is recognized for celebrating the essence of “classic American cool” style, featuring preppy with a twist designs.

Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality men’s tailored clothing and sportswear, women’s collection apparel and sportswear, kidswear, denim collections, underwear (including robes, sleepwear and loungewear), footwear and accessories. Through select licensees, Tommy Hilfiger offers complementary lifestyle products such as eyewear, watches, fragrance, swimwear, socks, small leather goods, home goods and luggage.


Position Description and responsibilities:

As a Freelance Designer for Cut & Sewn working in the Menswear Division you will be supporting of the Cut & Sewn design team for designing and executing seasonal collections for the product category. The Cut & Sewn s product groups exists out Tees, Heavy Weight Knits and Polo’s. You will work closely with the Designer and Design Managerin the team, the developers from the development team, merchandise team, and the Design Director for the planning and development of the collection each season. You will report into the Designer.


Among other you will be responsible for:

  • Support design team in researching trends and performing market research that works into the Tommy Hilfiger Menswear brand strategy

  • Preparing all design sheets and boards for both Cut & Sewn for divisional presentations

  • Preparing all selected and confirmed styles to be computerized and design sheets completed to a high standard for sending to buying offices globally.

  • Knowledge of Illustrator and Indesign (3D knowledge is a pre)

  • Develop sketches and colour ups in alignment with the Global Design Brief and merchandising range plan using initial research, support and attend sketch/proto review and revise sketches based on feedback received before and during sketch/ proto review.

  • Support fittings in collaboration with Designer and Senior Designer, Technical Development and Product Development

  • Making sure that the Tommy D.N.A. is seen in each garment.

  • Working to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines



Requirements:

  • Fashion Degree

  • Excellent computer skills (Illustrator/Photoshop/ Indesign).

  • Fluent in English both written and verbal as English is the working language of the company

  • Is able to work in a hectic environment and has a hands-on mentality.

  • High productivity is demanded

  • Team player

  • Structured and well organized

  • Willing to work on-site in Amsterdam



To be successful in this position you need to have a good understanding of the latest outerwear trends and the ability to translate them into a commercial product. It is important that you are able to work independently as well as in a team and that you also enjoy working in a busy, changeable environment. To be able to work well with other teams you need to have strong communicational skills.


For creative projects:

Please include an up to date portfolio with your application. We would love to see your aesthetic as well how you commercially design to understand why this is THE role for you!


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.