Freelance Junior Designer - Lab

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.

THE TEAM

The LAB division is within the product department and is focused on the creation of exciting projects that sit outside of the main Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans offers. A small team that works simultaneously on projects across both brands mostly with external partners on collaborations as well as internal briefs.

The LAB exists to create capsules that celebrate the DNA of the brands to drive brand awareness, brand credibility and increase brand desire.

THE POSITION

This position within the LAB team is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most fast-paced and exciting teams within PVH.

Reporting to the Senior Design Manager you will be working across both the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans brands on a diverse range of design projects to drive elevation and create a halo effect on our brands. Previous examples of these projects have included collaborations with external brands and designers, celebrity dressing for key fashion events, creative concepts for seasonal brand direction, and internal brand capsules.

RESPONSABILITIES

• Conduct product research based on current trends, competitors to be used as input for concepts per project/season including mood, silhouette, fabrication and trims.

  
  

• Support the Senior Designer with creating detailed Tech Packs and sourcing briefs. Be able to communicate your styles/ideas to product development teams and vendors efficiently throughout the critical path. Maintain and work to key deadlines.

  
  

• Attendance and participation at proto reviews, fittings, costing meetings and merchandising meetings throughout the critical path.

  
  

• Assist other senior members of the design team to prepare for collection review, product presentations as well as any Ad-Hoc tasks and projects.

  
  

• Admin tasks.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Bachelor degree in Fashion Design or equivalent design diploma.

  
  

• Has 1-3 years’ experience in fashion apparel design

  
  

• Design, Construction and technical knowledge across all apparel product categories (Sweaters, Jersey, OTW, Denim, Woven) to make techpack

  
  

• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills (Photoshop is a bonus)

  
  

• Organised and flexible as this position requires being able to work on multiple different seasons and projects simultaneously

  
  

• Has strong skills in the English language, both verbal and in writing.

  
  

• Has a hands-on and collaborative mentality as both are key in this fast-paced, dynamic environment

  
  

• Understanding of the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans brand DNA and American pop culture references

  
  

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

Please include an up to date portfolio with your application.

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.