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 shoes 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

As a SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST FOOTWEAR, you will engineer innovative and high-quality products, adhering to the product development timeline and aligning with the company's business strategies. You will ensure products meet or exceed predetermined margin targets and communicate specifications and details to the sourcing organization. Collaborating closely with design and merchandising departments, you will establish clear goals for development expectations and product standards.

Responsibilities

• Works with the nearshore/offshore sourcing offices to control the status and changes to the styles, follows up on deadlines for proto samples, lab-dips, salesman samples, and production approval samples.

• Plans and tracks the development schedule of all products to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.

• Develops products, recommends materials, and construction techniques that meet Design expectations and meet or exceed predetermined margin targets.

• Ad hoc tasks such as meeting preparation, analysis and supporting business projects related to product, process and business requirements

• Coordinates and ensures that all the systems are updated and matching as per internal information (PLM etc).

• Ensuring accurate cost estimates and price targets are achievable to meet and/or exceed target FOB.

• Work with the product merch team to clearly understand product attributes and consumer benefits and create product that meets these needs from a performance, fit, comfort, and costing standpoint.

• Leading and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through partnership and collaboration with Product Design, Materials Development, Product Merch team, Costing, Product Testing, Commercialization, Production and Quality teams.

• Liaising with cross-functional departments to provide Development support as needed, facilitating cross-departmental problem solving.

The Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 7 years working experience in sourcing and development of Footwear.

• You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience.

• You have valued input to product costing.

• Strong knowledge in PLM.

• You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit.

• Used to working under pressure with deadlines. Is organized and structured.

• Ability to think out of the box, solution orientated and pragmatic.

• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiating skills.

• You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer

• You have an extensive knowledge of raw materials (especially leather), technical construction, and sourcing.

• Good command of written & spoken English, with Italian/Portuguese/Mandarin Chinese skill will be a plus.

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 

• 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! 

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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.