FREELANCE TECHNICAL 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.

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.

Based in Amsterdam, the technical developer will participate in the end-to-end development process for the Tommy Hilfiger team. Working on multi product, developing product from conceptual drawings through to bulk delivery, whilst creating high quality and beautifully fitting garments.

Reports into the Technical Development Manager

Monitor construction and finish to ensure the styles are delivered to an elevated level.

Liaising with European and Asian vendors and PVH overseas buying offices.

Sample tracking and in-house sample management.

Handling of daily issues in end to end technical development, 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.

Support PD team in achieving margin targets, reviewing construction at all stages of development & production ensuring all pricing and margin strategies are supported.

Vendor collaboration in conjunction with product manager including allocation, cost & lead time negotiation, sample & bulk ordering, management & delivery.

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.

Analyze markets and competitors

Requirements

Degree in Fashion design/technology/pattern cutting related course

The ideal candidate should have 4+ years? experience in technical development, sourcing and production in knits.

Eye for silhouette and attention to detail

Good knowledge and keen interest in knitting, 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

Full time position only

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.