Technical Developer

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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)

Technical Developer
Level: P3

About the team

The Technical Development team develops and delivers innovative, more sustainable and high-quality products for Tommy Hilfiger. The team supports the end-to-end technical development process, from initial concept through garment realization, helping ensure product excellence and delivery against company and divisional objectives.

Working closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and global supplier partners, the team translates the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA into technically feasible, consistent and production-ready products.

About the job

The Technical Developer is a specialist individual contributor within the Technical Development team. The role supports the technical development of garments from initial concept through production, translating agreed design direction into accurate technical specifications and solutions that meet established fit, construction, quality and production standards, with particular technical expertise in knitwear development, including flat-knit construction.

Working within agreed seasonal objectives, the Technical Developer evaluates garment fit and construction, provides technical recommendations and follows through on agreed technical actions with internal teams and supplier partners. The role resolves a range of straightforward technical issues using established methods, manages assigned priorities across the product-development critical path and aligns unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions with the relevant technical lead.

Key responsibilities, including but not limited to

• Support the technical development of assigned garments from initial concept through production, translating design sketches, reference garments and agreed design direction into accurate measurements, construction requirements and technical specifications.
• Maintain approved blocks, measurement standards and associated technical records for assigned product areas, ensuring accurate and consistent application; identify and recommend updates for review when fit learnings or seasonal requirements indicate a change.
• Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development; assess fit, balance, comfort, proportion, construction and product execution and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Document fit decisions and comments accurately, communicate agreed amendments to supplier partners and maintain traceability across samples, technical specifications and product records.
• Analyze and resolve straightforward fit, construction and technical-development issues using established methods and standards; evaluate practical options and escalate unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions to the relevant technical lead.
• Evaluate the impact of proposed technical changes on fit, construction, measurements, material behavior, product quality and supplier capability, communicating implications before agreed changes are implemented.
• Apply specialist garment-construction knowledge to assigned product, with practical expertise in knitwear development, including yarns, gauges, stitch structures, flat-knit construction and finishing; assess technical implications and translate agreed requirements into feasible product solutions.
• Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, suppliers and Quality Assurance to communicate technical requirements, investigate sample or production deviations and support timely corrective action across the assigned supply base.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely technical information in the Product Lifecycle Management system and related development records, in line with established technical standards and approval processes.
• Independently manage and regularly reassess assigned sample, fit and technical-development priorities against the seasonal critical path; anticipate dependencies, communicate timing or capacity risks early and align revised sequencing or scope with relevant stakeholders.
• Support sample readiness, fit-session preparation, technical analysis and reporting required for seasonal product development.

The ideal candidate

• Relevant degree, diploma or vocational qualification in garment technology, fashion technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in technical garment development, with practical experience in knitwear technical development; flat-knitwear experience is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of garment construction, fit, measurements and technical product development, with practical understanding of yarns, knit structures, gauges, stitches and flat-knit construction.
• Working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management systems and technical product-development tools; experience with relevant CAD and 3D-development tools such as Gerber, Browzwear, Gerber 3D or equivalent is an advantage.
• Applies established methods and sound technical judgment to analyze straightforward fit, construction and product-development issues, compare practical solutions and recognize when an issue requires escalation.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships and communicates technical information, fit feedback and recommendations clearly in written and spoken English.
• Independently organizes a varied workload, adapts plans as seasonal needs change and communicates dependencies, constraints and realistic timelines before quality or delivery is affected.
• Demonstrates strong accuracy and data integrity and considers design intent, product quality, commercial feasibility, timing and supplier implications when making recommendations.
• Acts in line with PVH values, including individuality, passion, accountability, partnership and integrity.

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! 

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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 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.