Design Your Future at PVH

Designer - (Special Projects and Collaborations) -Tommy Hilfiger Lab

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 Team

The LAB division is within the product department and is focused on the creation of exciting projects that sit outside of the main Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans offers. A small team that works simultaneously on projects across both brands mostly with external partners on collaborations as well as internal briefs.

The LAB exists to create capsules that celebrate the DNA of the brands to drive brand awareness, brand credibility and increase brand desire.

The Position

This position within the LAB team is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most fast-paced and exciting teams within PVH.

Reporting to the Senior Design Manager you will be working across both the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans brands on a diverse range of design projects to drive elevation and create a halo effect on our brands. Previous examples of these projects have included collaborations with external brands and designers, celebrity dressing for key fashion events, creative concepts for seasonal brand direction, and internal brand capsules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in depth trend, competitor and conceptual research to be used as input for concepts per project/season including mood, silhouette, fabrication and trims.

• Sketch styles, eventually translating them into digital CAD’s. Creating overviews and colour ups.

• Collate, stylize and present ideas and concepts to key stakeholders. Both digitally and in person.

• Create detailed Tech Packs and sourcing briefs to be able to communicate your styles/ideas to product development teams and vendors efficiently throughout the critical path. Maintain and work to key deadlines.

• Attendance and participation at proto reviews, fittings, costing meetings and merchandising meetings throughout the critical path.

• Assist other senior members of the design team with Ad-Hoc tasks and projects.

• Be part responsible for the continual running of an effective and organized design studio.

• Travel for design research, presentation meetings and development of styles.

• Be present at key milestone events such as style outs, photoshoots and external events.

• Work cross-functionally with Product development, Fit technician, Merchandising partners to create the best product.

The Ideal Candidate

This position requires a dynamic, organized, and agile multi-product designer who is comfortable designing from high-priced statement fashion pieces to commercially conceived styles that are important for the business. The ideal candidate will work across all genders and categories of apparel products and will have a thorough understanding of the design development of a collection.

• A Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor/Master’s degree in Fashion Design (Apparel), or the equivalent in experience.

• Design, Construction and technical knowledge across all apparel product categories (Sweaters, Jersey, OTW, Leather, Denim, Wovens, Tailoring).

• Very strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills. Hand sketching skills are a bonus.

• Good eye for fit, garment construction, attention to detail and fabric understanding.

• Very strong organization skills and able to be flexible; This position requires being able to work on multiple different seasons and projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills. High proficiency in verbal and written English language.

• Up to date with current fashion trends, competitor landscape and cultural moments.

• Understanding of the Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans brand DNA and American pop culture references.

• High level of professionalism and confidentiality

• Great attention to detail and a willingness to meet deadlines with intensive milestones.

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 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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