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
The TH Lab division is a dynamic division dedicated to creating elevated tier one collections and runway shows that represent the pinnacle expression of the brands identity as well as leading exciting collaborations with external partners.
Based in the Amsterdam European HQ, the division is split into sub teams: Design, Sourcing & Development and Merchandising & Sales. These teams work together to create brand moments that build brand awareness, credibility and drive desire for the entire TH brand.
The Position
The Design Lead for Runway & Collaborations is part of the TH Lab team and is responsible for designing and executing styles across multiple product categories and projects, with a primary focus on the seasonal RTW collections (TH Collection) and Runway. The role also involves working on a variety of diverse projects, including collaborations with external brands and organizations as well as celebrity custom dressing and ABO’s.
The Design Lead has a deep understanding of their product area and works closely with the Design Director to create creative, commercially viable product that embody the Tommy Hilfiger WSW brand identity across all projects. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional taste, drive and confidence, complemented by a contemporary handwriting and strong sketching skills.
A thorough knowledge of the premium and luxury market segments is essential, along with an intuitive ability to integrate relevant trends, shapes and fabrications into the collections whilst ensuring the Tommy Hilfiger DNA is consistently reflected.
The Design Lead will partner with other members of the Design team as well as Product Development, Fit and Merchandising to create strong cohesive collections and capsules that align across product groups with clear storytelling reflecting season concept ideas.
Key Responsibilities:
Source and present creative research as well as identifying trends that work within the Tommy Hilfiger brand strategy, translating these into product in line with the seasonal concept direction.
Design across product categories with confidence and a luxury handwriting as well as an understanding of the brand DNA.
Take ownership for concept to end creation of key product categories / or project dependent on brief.
Use Illustrator or hand sketching to confidently communicate design ideas and create detailed CAD sketches, overviews and colour ups.
Preparing all sketches (2D & 3D) for divisional digital presentations and to focus on the follow up of each style.
Attend and participate at key milestones such as proto review, style outs, show prep.
Work to overlapping calendar deadlines.
Prepare all selected and confirmed styles to be digitalized, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard for sending to joint venture and buying offices globally
Working closely and communicating daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles. Partner with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth work flow each season
Understanding and sourcing qualities, washes, trims and details that fit in the Tommy Hilfiger aesthetic. Partnering with sourcing teams.
Drive process with the Design Team to align design aesthetics, seasonal details and creative big ideas
Work closely with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block systems and new seasonal complex styles. Ensure all styles are to the highest possible standard and help find solutions to any problems that may come up during the fitting process
Responsible to follow up on selected sourcing and fabrics each season with the Product Developer and Fabric Manager. Supports and partners with the Product Developer to execute each style, making sure that the Tommy Hilfiger DNA is seen in every garment
Work well in a team environment, utilizing strong communication skills.
The Ideal Candidate:
7+ years of experience in Fashion Design, ideally within Tailoring runway.
Some experience working on brand collaborations, special projects and celebrity dressing a plus.
A Multi Product Designer.
Graduated at a degree level or equivalent
Excellent computer skills (Illustrator/Photoshop) & hand-drawn skills
Business English fluency (both written and verbal)
Ability to translate trends into a commercial collection with a contemporary handwriting
High level fabric knowledge across categories, plus a strong technical understanding of fits and constructions
Able to work in a highly productive, fast-paced environment with a hands-on mentality.
Proactive approach to the working environment, able to lead with expertise & knowledge for the needs of the team – build guide and mentor.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple seasons and projects simultaneously.
Ability to travel within Europe for supplier visits
A hard working, organized team player, that is a great communicator is essential.
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
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.
