Senior Pattern Maker / Senior Technical Developer (Freelance)

What does a Pattern Maker/Technical Developer do at Tommy Hilfiger?

Based in Amsterdam, the pattern maker/ technical developer will participate in the end to end development process for the Tommy Jeans Women’s woven team, specializing in denim (but working on none denim woven styles also) Developing product from concept through to bulk delivery, whilst creating high quality and beautifully fitting garments.

Throughout the development process the pattern maker/ tech 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 of Denim/Bottoms. With knowledge on how to maintain required measures considering various stretch fabrics and wash techniques.

• 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

• Pattern making specialist in denim area - a knowledge of Gerber system is advantageous

o And/or Technical developer specialist in denim area.

• Degree in Fashion design/technology/pattern cutting related course

• The ideal candidate should have 4+ years’ experience in pattern making / technical development, sourcing and production in denim.

• 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