Senior Technical Developer

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Be part of an iconic story.

PVH is the growth platform for Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER. Through driving brand strength and relevance, we are connecting our global, iconic brands closer to where the consumer is going than ever before, today and with future generations. 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+.

The Department & 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 SMS sign off, 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 integral part in delivering the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA.

The Position: SENIOR TECHNICAL DEVELOPER
Skilled & Knowledgeable within technical development of outerwear. Responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of our block libraries and driving all new seasonal silhouettes developments across global supply base.

Collaborate closely with design, Merchandise, and product development to interpret sketches, create collections, understand market needs and achieve shared deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & development

• Responsible for achieving tech specific KPIs (e.g., fit improvement, grading projects, overdevelopment, and quality improvement)

• Leads business projects related to product, process, and business requirements, as well in a cross divisional teams on PVH EU relevant topics and comprehension on reporting to these topics

• Leads fit meetings including capturing comments, changes & communicating these internally and externally.

• Information maintenance/data integrity: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

• 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

• Liaising with PVH overseas offices and collaborating with sourcing, Central Quality Assurance regarding any quality issues

• Ad hoc tasks such as meeting preparation, analysis and supporting business projects related to product, process, and business requirements

• Coach junior team members

The Ideal Candidate:

• 4+ years of experience in technical development, preferably in outerwear

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

• Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including pattern cutting and technical construction

• Understanding of the following software is advantageous: PLM, Gerber or equivalent, 3D Software such as Browzwear /Gerber 3D & Adobe suit

• Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, interdepartmental collaboration

• Solves wide range of issues using existing solutions with minimal guidance

• Works within operational objectives and contributes to the definition of processes/standards within own discipline

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

• Self-driven, pragmatic, and business mind set

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

• Good command of written & spoken English as its the working language of the business

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Be valued.

In the heart of Amsterdam, PVH EMEA is home to the global headquarters of Tommy Hilfiger and the European offices of Calvin Klein. We are the home to 2500 big thinkers, natural entrepreneurs, and challenge seekers from all kinds of backgrounds.

• 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!

Be part of it.

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.

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