Junior Product Developer Sweaters (Flat Knits)

Be part of an iconic story.

TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

Department and Team
The Tommy Hilfiger Womenswear division is one of the main business drivers , based in the Amsterdam global head office.

The Product Development team is responsible for the development of the product, from initial concept through to physical and digital garments and delivers high quality, innovative and sustainable products while delivering on company & divisional KPI’s.

We closely collaborate with other product development divisions to align processes and ensure efficiencies and partner with a number of stakeholders: design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, buying & planning and global teams. This role plays an intricate part in delivering the brand DNA.

The Position

As a Junior Product Developer you’re responsible for supporting the Tommy Hilfiger Womenswear Sweaters product management throughout the development process. By attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, salesmen sample review), advising on possible improvements of product and margins and following up with all relevant stakeholders throughout the process you will support the handover for production.

Liaise with Design & Merchandising for product development initiatives to foster innovation, sustainability, to ensure competitive price points and provide call-outs regarding quality risks to the product.

Support the achievement of product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, overdevelopment and on-time sample delivery)

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and development
• Advising design and merchandising regarding possibilities and limitations linked specifically to the Sweaters product
• Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices)
• Send vendor request for proto and SMS to vendors/Supply Value Chain and accountable for on time delivery of samples according to calendar deadlines
• Providing support to achieve product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, innovation, overdevelopment and on-time sample delivery)
• Ad hoc tasks such as sample organizing, meeting preparation, reporting and collecting/sending parcels

Note: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, those listed above. The role may require additional tasks and duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and organization.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of related work experience
• A bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry
• Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including PD process
• Knowledge in fabrics/trims quality and color approval
• Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration
• Able to follow prescribed guidelines, but can vary from procedures to pro-actively solve problems
• Able to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach
• Attention to detail
• High data integrity
• Self-driven, pragmatic and business mind set
• Good command of written & spoken English
• Willingness to travel if situation allows

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein.  

• How we support you: choose the hybrid setup and working hours that suit you, in addition to meeting-free Fridays, work from anywhere 4 weeks a year, 25 days of paid holidays, mental health days, parental leave, home office allowance, commuting allowances, employee assistance programs, and pension schemes 

• Wellbeing: exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and receive access to our nutritional and wellbeing programs 

• Campus: extensive food and beverage offerings, top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights, and campus-themed activities that will keep your social life busy 

• Develop your career: whether you lead a team or contribute your own expertise, everyone is a leader at PVH. PVH University curates and delivers training programs for you to continuously develop your professional and personal goals 

• Be at the forefront: stay closely connected to our brands, CALVIN KLEIN and TOMMY HILFIGER, and be a part of seasonal market launches, sample sales and receive employee discounts! 

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About PVH:

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world and at the same time position PVH as one of the best-performing brand groups in our sector. Guided by our values and enabled by our scale and global reach, we are driving fashion forward for good, as one team with one vision and one plan. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH’s greatest strengths is our people. Our collective desire is to create a workplace environment where every individual is valued, and every voice is heard, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging.  Learn more about our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity here.

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