FREELANCE TECHNICAL DEVELOPER - KIDSWEAR (Freelance)

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.

What does a Technical Developer do at Tommy Hilfiger?
Based in Amsterdam, the technical developer will participate in the end to end development process for Tommy Hilfiger Kids multi product category. Developing product from concept through to bulk delivery, whilst creating high quality and beautifully fitting garments.

Throughout the development process the technical developer is responsible for ensuring comments and specs are clear, supporting the vendor / factory / buying office when necessary. Must be well organized, able to work to tight deadlines and be a clear and succinct communicator.
 

• Must be accurate, skilled and knowledgeable within pattern making/technical development. 
• Control and maintain a consistent block library and driving any seasonal block refresh amendments across the supply base.
• Responsible for creating and controlling sample specs from initial concept sketch to bulk production.
• Communicate and work closely with designer and product developer to interpret sketches & styling, collection overview and achieve shared deadlines and margins. 
• Liaising with overseas vendors and PVH overseas buying offices.
• Sample tracking and in-house sample management.
• Handling of daily issues in end to end technical development process; including spec development, fitting, vendor support & maintaining quality standards.
• 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.
• Cross functional partnership to ensure correct product is delivered in accordance to design, merchandising, technical and quality requirements
• Drive fit meetings including capturing comments and changes & communicating these internally and externally.
• Work closely with product managers & internal teams to capture, troubleshoot & resolve any product related risks during the development process.
• Work within our PLM system to ensure data integrity.
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets & departmental spreadsheets.
   

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion design/technology/pattern cutting related course
• The ideal candidate should have 4+ years' experience in pattern making / technical development ideally in Kids wear. 
• Eye for silhouette and attention to detail
• Good knowledge and keen interest in fabric, construction, and production operation
• PLM systems experience preferred
• Must have good organization skills
• Good communication skills in English - written and oral
• Practical and proactive
• Flexible and hands-on mentality
• Strong team player
   

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

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.