Freelance Technical Development Manager

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.

The 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:

Ensure quality of product and achievement of sustainability targets throughout the technical product development process, by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, vendors and guiding Technical Product Development team. Supports efficiency improvement by ensuring accuracy of data in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and analyzing processes and best practices, pursuing effective structures and ways of working.

Oversee and consult on operational activities of team, providing high-level guidance through highlighting overall brand/product strategy and KPIs. Acts on callouts made by team (e.g. overdevelopment, calendar, or vendor performance) and escalate accordingly.

Accountable for technical product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. sketch launch meeting, proto review, SMS review), and advising on improvements of product to handover for production.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Research & development

  
  

• Recruit, maintain & nurture high performing teams, including managing learning and development of direct reports & wider teams development.

  
  

• Promoting and model the company values in all areas of the role.

  
  

• Maintain close relationships with supply value chain & vendors in all aspects related to brand & product expectations

  
  

• Operational activity supervision to achieve product-category specific KPIs (e.g. 3D, sustainability, innovation, overdevelopment, and on-time comment delivery)

  
  

• Provides input for certain P&L items (e.g. budget planning, travel, headcount, cost savings initiatives)

  
  

• Provide (ad hoc) analyses and reporting for presentations to management and key stakeholders

The Ideal Candidate:

• 5 years of experience minimum with preference of 2+ years managing

  
  

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

  
  

• Strong knowledge in all aspects of technical product development, including product construction, production & quality, grading & pattern development/ management within relevant category

  
  

• Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration, stakeholder management

  
  

• Strong analytical skills with proactive problem solving skills and attention to data and policies

  
  

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

  
  

• Self-driven, pragmatic, and business mind set

  
  

• Ability to travel internationally

  
  

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

  
  

• Good command of written & spoken English

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.