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
All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by Supply Value Chain, relevant to NA, EU and other International Markets (IM). The position in this job description helps the above mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.
The Position
The Senior Product Integrity Technician is responsible for safeguarding PVH products through the effective application of Product Integrity principles, ensuring products are compliant, safe, fit for purpose, and aligned with PVH Global Quality Manual (GQM) requirements. The role partners closely with brands, divisions, supply chain teams, vendors, laboratories, and other external stakeholders to identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate potential product risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Regulatory Compliance
Ensure products comply with applicable global, regional, and market-specific regulations, e.g. US CPSC, EU GPSR, China GB, Korea KC, Japan JIS...etc.
Implement regulatory compliance and assess potential impacts on PVH products and processes.
Provide technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding regulatory requirements, e.g. flammability, fiber content analysis...etc.
Product Safety
Evaluate product safety risks across materials, trims, and finished goods.
Support implementation of preventive measures to ensure consumer safety and regulatory compliance against GQM.
Investigate product safety concerns and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Product Labeling
Review and validate care, content, and other mandatory labeling requirements against PVH fiber rules and GQM.
Ensure labeling accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations and PVH standards.
Chemical Management
Drive compliance with PVH/AFIRM Restricted Substances List (RSL) on materials, trims & components, and product wet processing.
Partner with suppliers, laboratories, and cross-functional teams to manage chemical risks and remediation activities.
Support supplier capability building through training and technical guidance.
Global Testing Protocol Management
Execute and govern testing requirements in accordance with GQM.
Manage test failure in testing platform.
Interpret test results and provide risk-based recommendations.
Collaborate with testing laboratories and stakeholders to ensure consistent execution of testing protocols.
Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation
Lead risk assessment activities for materials, trims, and finished products throughout product development and production.
Utilize established Product Integrity risk assessment process flows and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Product Integrity attributes at style level to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential risks.
Assess product risks associated with product design, material selection, chemical composition, manufacturing processes, labeling, testing performance, and regulatory requirements.
Drive proactive mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness through development, commercialization, and production stages.
Escalation and Stakeholder Engagement
Execute effective escalation processes for identified Product Integrity risks and non-compliance situations.
Engage brands, divisions, supply cross-functional teams, sourcing offices, vendors, suppliers, testing laboratories, and external stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution.
Provide clear risk communication, technical recommendations, and decision-support information to enable informed business decisions.
Continuous Improvement
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Product Integrity processes, standards, and operating procedures.
Support development and deployment of Product Integrity tools, standards, and best practices.
Deliver training and capability-building initiatives to internal teams and external partners.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product compliance, safety, quality, and risk management performance.
Requirements
Academic background in Textile Engineering or equivalent
8 years of working on risk assessment, color, and testing or equivalent working experience
Good English speaking and communication
Good computer software application skill, e.g. EXCEL, WORD etc.
Good knowledge with major manufacture process of Textile, especially the area in dyeing chemistry.
Ability to influence internal and external resources for exploring newness for the brand.
Demonstrates strong awareness of both anticipated and unforeseen risks (“white and black swan” events), taking a proactive approach to identifying potential challenges and mitigation opportunities.
Able to work with people from different locations with different cultures
Being open to changes
At PVH, how we act is as important as what we do. Here are some key behaviours we expect from our people:
ENTERPRISE FIRST – we act in the best interests of PVH and its consumers beyond our own team, brand, region or market.
DRIVE CHANGE – we lead by example and are optimistic about change. We challenge the status quo but fully commit once a decision is made.
CREATE CLARITY – we are diligent in providing context and setting our priorities so we can be productive quickly.
INSPIRE TRUST – we create safe spaces for debate and deliver on what we promise so people can learn to depend on us.
TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY – we focus on work with the biggest business impact and give candid feedback to each other.
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.
