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 Department & Team
The Product Development team is responsible for the development of the product, from initial concept through to physical and digital garments and delivers high quality, innovative and sustainable products while delivering on company & divisional KPI’s.
We closely collaborate with other product development divisions to align processes and ensure efficiencies and partner with a number of stakeholders: design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, buying & planning and global teams. This role plays an intricate part in delivering the brand DNA.
The Position
Ensure quality of product and achievement of margin & sustainability targets throughout the product development process, by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, vendors and guiding Product Development team. Supports efficiency improvement by ensuring accuracy of data in PLM and analysing processes and best practices, pursuing effective structures and ways of working
Oversee and consult on operational activities of team, providing high-level guidance through highlighting overall brand/product strategy and KPIs. Acts on call-outs made by team (e.g. overdevelopment, margin, sustainability) and escalate accordingly.
Accountable for product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, pre-SMS review), and advising on possible improvements of product and margins, to handover for production.
Key Responsibilities:
Role model the PVH Leadership Behaviors, along with inclusive and adaptive leadership
Playing a true leadership role responsible for bringing the PVH+ vision to life through the day-to-day running, development and coaching of the team
Lead & Coach to unleash the potential of your full teams
Promoting and model the company values in all areas of the role, fostering trust and creating a safe work space
Alignment with PVH+ Plan and Global Product Kitchen – Improving overall brand relevance and consideration; in line with GPK objectives and serving NA needs through the global kitchen
Delivering our best product for the female consumer, by comping existing GIII best-sellers and layering in elevated global essentials and seasonal products to command higher AURs
Better knowledge about costs and price positioning, in line with brand vision and global TH WSW direction; leveraging our global talent to deliver operational excellence and efficiencies once in full control of design and development process
Provide analyses and reporting for presentations to management and key stakeholders
Provides input for certain P&L items (e.g. budget planning, travel, headcount, cost savings initiatives)
Research & development
Maintain close relationships with supply value chain & vendors, in all aspects related to brand, & product expectations
Initial vendor allocation for protos and SMS, in line with sourcing strategy
Operational activity supervision to achieve product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, innovation, overdevelopment and on-time SMS delivery)
Key Responsibilities:
Role model the PVH Leadership Behaviour, along with inclusive and adaptive leadership
Research & development
Recruit, maintain & nurture high performing teams, including managing learning and development of direct reports & wider teams development
Promoting and model the company values in all areas of the role.
Maintain close relationships with supply value chain & vendors, in all aspects related to brand, & product expectations
Initial vendor allocation for protos and SMS, in line with sourcing strategy
Operational activity supervision to achieve product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, innovation, overdevelopment and on-time SMS delivery)
Provides input for certain P&L items (e.g. budget planning, travel, headcount, cost savings initiatives)
Provide (ad hoc) analyses and reporting for presentations to management and key stakeholders
The Ideal Candidate description:
8 years of experience minimum with at least 4+ years of proven managing skills with a focus on team development
Proven management skills with a track record of leading teams in line with the PVH Leadership behaviours
Effective communication skills: inclusive team player, exhibit strong leadership mindset and behaviour, interdepartmental collaboration, cross functional partnership, and stakeholder management in all levels
Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills with attention to data, systems and policies
Strong process and critical path creation, adherence and agility
Driving projects and initiatives end-to-end
Strong knowledge in all aspects of product development, particularly on apparel costing for North America businesses, price negotiations, fabrics/trims quality and color
In depth knowledge of North America apparel import requirements and vendor sourcing landscape
Able to work in a highly productive, multicultural, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach
bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry
Self-driven, pragmatic and business mind set
Ability to travel internationally
Good command of written & spoken working English
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.
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 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 our commitments to Inclusion & Diversity 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.
