Freelance Senior Product Developer

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.

PVH Europe is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. The company is founded on a dynamic and fast-paced work environment that’s fueled by our core values: passion, individuality, partnership, integrity and accountability.

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 Department & Team

The Product Development team is responsible for the development of the product, from initial concept through to physical and digital garments and delivers high quality, innovative and sustainable products while delivering on company & divisional KPI’s.

We closely collaborate with other product development divisions to align processes and ensure efficiencies and partner with a number of stakeholders: design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, buying & planning and global teams. This role plays an intricate part in delivering the brand DNA.

The Position of Senior Product Developer

Responsible for product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, SMS review), and advising on possible improvements of product and margins, to handover for production

Liaise with Design & Merchandising for product development initiatives to foster innovation, sustainability to ensure competitive price points and provide call-outs regarding quality risks to the product. Use your best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and/or processes.

Join us on our digitalization journey with the aim to create digital first product throughout our product development lifecycle; from proto to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & development

  
  

• Responsible for achieving product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, innovation, overdevelopment and on-time SMS delivery) and maintaining efficient workflows and product quality by adhering to (category specific) calendars

  
  

• Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices)

  
  

• Send vendor request for proto and SMS to vendors/Supply Value Chain and accountable for on time delivery of samples according to calendar deadlines

  
  

• Set target FOB prices and negotiate with Direct Vendors and supply value chain to achieve margins, as set by Product Merchandising and

  
  

• Execute on product development operational activities and escalate where required (e.g. overdevelopment, margin, lead time, MOQs, quality issues)

  
  

• Ad hoc tasks such as meeting preparation, analysis and supporting business projects related to product, process and business requirements

  
  

• Guiding junior team members

The Ideal Candidate description:

• 4-7 years of experience in product development

  
  

• A bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry

  
  

• Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including PD process

  
  

• Knowledge in fabrics/trims quality and color approval

  
  

• Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration

  
  

• Solves wide range of issues using existing solutions with minimal guidance

  
  

• 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

  
  

• Embodies PVH values of individuality, passion, accountability, partnership & integrity

  
  

• Good command of written & spoken English

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Candidate may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What You Can Expect from Us:

• A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University

  
  

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality

  
  

• A monthly Covid home- office budget

  
  

• A smart work program that empowers our associates to work from home in the Netherlands, within a flexible schedule

  
  

• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus awaiting you upon our return to the office

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.