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Job Title: Design Lead Accessories - Tommy Hilfiger
Department: Design
Reports To: Design Director – Accessories
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
About Tommy Jeans
Tommy Jeans is the younger, more progressive label under the Tommy Hilfiger portfolio. Rooted in denim and inspired by streetwear, youth culture, and inclusivity, Tommy Jeans speaks to a global audience that values authenticity, creativity, and sustainability. The brand fuses iconic style with a modern, accessible attitude.
Position Summary
The Design Lead – Accessories (Men’s & Women’s) is responsible for shaping and driving the creative direction of bags, small leather goods, and belts across both genders. This role requires a strong understanding of youth culture, global streetwear trends, and sustainability, paired with the ability to translate the Tommy Jeans brand DNA into impactful, commercially relevant collections.
You will lead the full design process from concept through execution, collaborating closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, and Sustainability to ensure innovative, trend-driven, and market-ready collections.
Key Responsibilities
Creative Direction
Lead the seasonal design vision for Men’s and Women’s accessories (bags, SLG, and belts).
Translate brand strategy and seasonal creative concepts into bold, relevant, and youth-focused product collections.
Develop mood boards, material and color stories, hardware design, and product details with a Tommy Jeans attitude.
Product Development & Execution
Deliver accurate design packs including sketches, CADs, and technical specifications.
Partner with Product Development and suppliers to review samples and ensure design intent, quality, and cost targets are met.
Incorporate sustainable materials, finishes, and processes into the collection in line with brand and PVH sustainability goals.
Collaboration
Align with Merchandising on product assortment, pricing architecture, and market needs.
Collaborate with Marketing to ensure product storytelling aligns with seasonal campaigns.
Work with cross-functional partners in Development, Buying, and Sales to ensure timely delivery and execution.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Guide and mentor junior designers in the accessories team.
Foster a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative team culture.
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Fashion/Accessories Design or related field.
7–10 years of experience in accessories design, ideally across both men’s and women’s categories.
Proven expertise in bags, SLG, and belts design for a streetwear, denim, or youth-focused brand.
Excellent knowledge of construction, materials, and hardware development.
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite and 3D design skills; strong sketching ability is a plus.
Experience working with global markets and suppliers.
Key Competencies
Strong awareness of youth culture, denim, and streetwear trends.
Ability to balance creative innovation with commercial success.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Highly organized with strong time management skills.
Collaborative, inclusive leadership style.
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.
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 Inclusion & Diversity at PVH 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.