Senior fabric developer (Freelance)

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.

About Calvin Klein
At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world and endless opportunities to design your future. Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

The Department and Team
The Advanced Concept Team/Fabric Team, at Tommy Hilfiger is one of the most dynamics teams within Design family at PVH. Based in the Amsterdam European HQ, the team is formed by 4 members:
A “Senior Fabric Manager”, overseeing all the projects 
A “Fabric Manager”, responsible for WSW-Main Collection
A “Fabric Manager”, responsible for MSW-Main Collection
A “Senior Fabric Developer”, responsible for TH Collection + Special Projects /Collaborations.
We would like to add a New Senior Fabric Developer member to follow up on the MSW side of the TH Collection, plus new Projects/Collaborations, that could be both WSW and MSW.

The Team members work together in an informal setting to create superbly quality products for a European and an International consumer base.

The Position
The position “Senior Fabric Developer” is responsible for the fabric developments of TH Collection and special projects/collaborations, from fabric selection to SMS stage,
In collaboration with Design, and cross divisional Teams as PD and Merchandise Team.

• The “Senior Fabric Developer” is in charge for all R&D of Fabrics to cover the needs defined by our Design direction and commercial needs.
• The key objective is to be responsible for the total fabric development in collaboration with design and follow up of collection process from first ideas through development to SMS stage.
• The scope will be MSW and WSW range.
   

Role and Responsibilities:

• The research and selection of the fabrics will be mainly focus on EU (Italian mills) and Turkish Mills, seldomly Far East Mills as well. (PVH - Far East, and Turkish Hubs can support the Senior Fabric Developer to Source from those Countries)
• Define Prices for fabric research in line with target prices.
• Participates to the key meeting with Design / PD / Merchandise to evaluate the inputs, the selection in terms of quality and price level.
• Participates to the key International fabric fairs and organize the internal fabric Fair with the Team.
• Advise Design regarding technical possibilities and limitations.
• Work very closely with Mills, to control the status of the developments and changes.
• Coordinate and ensures that all the systems are updated and matching as per internal information (PLM, excel, etc.)
• Takes a proactive role in continuously improving the product.
   

The Ideal Candidate: 

• High textile education 
• 7/10 years working in fabric development and industry
• International experience with knowledge in different markets.
• Team spirit and work hands on.
• Is able to work in a highly productive, sometime hectic environment with a hands-on mentality.
• Ability to travel within Europe for supplier visits
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal) - Italian a plus
• Possesses a work permit for the European Community
   

For creative projects: 
Please include an up to date portfolio with your application. We would love to see your aesthetic as well how you commercially design to understand why this is THE role for you!

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.