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)
About PVH Corp.
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 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 teams to drive efficiency, refine processes, and push the boundaries of product development. This role plays a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s identity, ensuring every piece reflects its DNA with craftsmanship and innovation.
The Position
The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the product development process from initial design concept through commercialization. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and cost-effective development of products that meet aesthetic, technical, and customer requirements. Leveraging strong product expertise, the Manager partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Production Operations, Raw Materials, Technical Design, and external vendors to deliver styles aligned with the design vision and business KPIs. The role operates with a high degree of ownership, navigating complexity, driving cross-functional alignment, and ensuring on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key liaison between Design, Raw Materials, Technical Design, AMS Product Development teams, vendors, and hub offices to ensure product execution meets aesthetic, quality, and cost targets
- Support and strengthen cross-functional partnerships to deliver product within targeted cost parameters and calendar milestones
- Collaborate with AMS Product Development to:
- Analyze, negotiate, and confirm factory costings
- Create, maintain, and manage cost logs from sketch through proto phase
- Own proto and SRS ordering, tracking, and timely delivery through SMS
- Ensure accurate creation, maintenance, and updates of BOMs and product data in PLM, including: composition, attributes, UPS, interface, and system accuracy
- Manage the handover of samples prior to bulk production, ensuring readiness and alignment across teams
- Accountable for on-time and in-full delivery of all proto and development samples
- Represent Product Development in cross-functional milestone meetings, driving clarity, alignment, and efficient decision-making (e.g., color & concept reviews, sketch reviews, proto reviews)
- Track and manage approval status of AMS PD and proto samples
- Oversee sample management for cross-functional reviews and design meetings
- Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and drive solutions in a fast-moving development environment
- Support continuous improvement of product development processes, tools, and ways of working
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fashion, Product Development, or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in product development, with expertise in Menswear Knits
- Strong knowledge of knitwear construction, materials, and sourcing, especially circular knitwear
- Passion for menswear and product innovation.
- Experience within wholesale and/or vertical retail product development preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of product construction, development processes, and manufacturing methods
- Solid understanding of PLM systems and operational workflows, with the ability to ensure data accuracy and system discipline
- Proven leadership and influencing skills in a global, cross-functional environment
- Strong problem-solving abilities and commercial awareness
- Can prioritize and manage workload effectively, balancing projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated capability to operate successfully in a fast-changing, high-paced environment, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and timelines
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability, able to drive deliverables through ambiguity and fast changes
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
- High attention to detail combined with a structured, solution-oriented mindset
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to plan strategically in line with business needs and cost targets
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and experience working with Centric PLM, SAP, and CAD is a strong advantage
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.
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.
