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)
The Team
Within the Tommy kids design team, our mission is to offer the consumer the very best product possible, ensuring alignment with the company's overarching goals such as Win With Product. This team is based at the PVH headquarters in Amsterdam.
The Position
This opportunity will focus on all girls knit product categorier. You will report into the Design Director and work closely together with your fellow designers building a cohesive collection and driving the design vision against the Classic American Cool brand DNA. You are required to map out and design into an exciting, commercial range - from essential to fashion styles - based on the seasonal concept, sales, market demands and current trends befitting the kids brand and consumer. Collaborating with the larger product team such as Product Development, Graphics, Merchandising and Tech, the aim is to offer our Tommy Hilfiger kids customer the best product possible.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct product research based on current trends befitting the TOMMY HILFIGER kids brand and consumer.
• Map out the competitor landscape through category offence.
• Create seasonal sourcing briefs to send to vendors to ensure news value in quality, silhouette, trimmings and finishes.
• Map out and sketch the full girls knits product category resulting in a clear, commercial build-up, always keeping the range plan in mind. The style count will vary from approx. 55 styles depending on the season.
• Create complete garment work sheets/ tech packs to communicate your ideas with the vendors and the Product Development team and ensure a high-quality product outcome.
• Conduct fittings and see to the administrative follow-up throughout the various phases in the design development process.
• Partner with kids cross-functional teams and together deliver the creative vision from initial idea to final product to consumer experience.
• Prep and present your designs to key stakeholders, both digitally and non-digitally.
• Travel for design development and production purposes when required.
Requirements:
• A Bachelor degree in Fashion Design (apparel) or an equivalent design diploma.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in Kids design, preferably in the various categories.
• A strong technical knowledge on sweater construction, yarn qualities and stitch techniques.
• A strong understanding of the Tommy Hilfoger Classic American Cool brand DNA.
• An affinity with youth culture is highly preferable.
• A creative, yet commercial design handwriting.
• A keen eye for current trends and the ability to adapt these to the Tommy Hilfiger kids consumer.
• Solid skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator e.a. technical CAD sketching.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• A hands-on, collaborative mentality and excellent communication skills.
• Strong skills in the English language, both verbal and in writing.
*Please apply with an example of your portfolio*
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.
