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 is the Power of Us. That is 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 is fuelled 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 Technical Development team develops and delivers both innovative and sustainable products for Tommy Hilfiger. Responsible for the end-to-end technical development of the product, from initial concept through to physical garments, pioneering high quality & product excellence, as well as delivering on company & divisional KPI?s.

Closely partnering with several stakeholders, from PD (Product Development), design & merchandising, through to global teams this role plays an intricate part in delivering the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA.

The Position

Skilled and knowledgeable within technical development of apparel. Responsible for the control and maintenance of our block libraries and driving all new seasonal silhouettes developments across global supply base.

Collaborate closely with design, Merchandise, and product development to interpret sketches, create collections, understand market needs and achieve shared deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

Research & development

Responsible for participating in fit meetings including capturing comments, changes & communicating these internally and externally.

Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

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

Liaising with PVH overseas offices and collaborating with sourcing, Central Quality Assurance regarding any quality issues

Ad hoc tasks such as sample organizing, meeting preparation, analysis, and reporting?

The Ideal Candidate:

2- 4 years of experience in technical development

A bachelor/ master´s degree in fashion, garment technology, pattern cutting or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry

Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including pattern cutting and technical construction?

Understanding of the following software is advantageous: PLM, Gerber or equivalent, 3D Software such as Browzwear /Gerber 3D & Adobe suit

Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration

Ability to solve straight forward problems following standard procedures

Able to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach

High data integrity

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. 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 keen 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.