Woven Shirts and Textile Designer

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)

Woven Shirts and Textile Designer - Menswear, Tommy Hilfiger

The Team

The TOMMY HILFIGER Menswear team sits within the greater PVH campus based in Amsterdam.

You will be designing for the Hilfiger lifestyle brand, presenting four collections annually in partnership with Production, Sourcing & Development, Buying & Planning and Merchandising & Sales.

The Position

This Woven Shirts and textile designer position requires a candidate with a strong understanding of the shirting category and woven textile design. They will aid the development of shirting fabrication through patternation and textile design as well as overall product design. Whilst continuing to elevate the shirting product through silhouette and design.

The candidate will work closely with the Design Manager from the initial concept part of the season to design and drive key textile and pattern. To bring to life the concepts briefed by the Design Director, ensuring clear storytelling and themes fitting within brand relevant collections.

They will report into the Design Manager and will partner with a team of designers in the creation of the collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researching and identifying trends that work within the Tommy Hilfiger brand strategy, translating these into product and fabrication in line with the seasonal concept direction.
• High level fabric construction knowledge of woven qualities, plus a strong technical understanding of silhouette, construction and finishings.
• Understanding of easy weave to create textile designs.
• Translate trends into commercial collections together with the Design Director.
• Working to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work to a commercial Range Plan each season, collaborating with the Merchandising team on best seller management, essential product, and seasonal newness.
• Preparing all sketches and CADs for divisional presentations and to focus on the follow up of each style.
• Work in collaboration with Senior Shirts Designer to deliver exciting and brand elevating collections.
• Prepare all selected and confirmed styles to be digitalized, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard for sending to vendors.
• Working closely and communicating daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles. Partner with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth work flow each season.
• Understanding and sourcing qualities, trims and details that fit in the Tommy Hilfiger aesthetic.
• Work closely with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block systems and new seasonal complex styles. Ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process.
• Responsible to follow up on selected sourcing and fabrics each season with the Product Developer.
• Supports and partners with the Product Developer to execute each style, making sure that the Tommy Hilfiger DNA is seen in every garment.

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years in a similar role, for a commercial fashion business.
• An understanding of textiles, garment making & fit.
• Excellent eye for colour, detail, and proportion.
• High level of awareness and knowledge of current and future trends.
• Strong grasp of sustainable fashion solutions and material innovation.
• Skills: Strong knowledge in Adobe especially in Adobe Illustrator.
• Able to use easy weave.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

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! 

Check out our Amsterdam Campus here.

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.

PVH Corp. or its subsidiary ("PVH") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, PVH is also committed to ensuring that all current and future PVH associates are compensated solely on job-related factors such as skill, ability, educational background, work quality, experience and potential.