Senior Product Developer Runway Team

PVH Corp.; Amsterdam; Presencial; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Onsite gym & wellbeing facilities

Extensive campus amenities and dining

PVH University training & development

Employee discounts

Resumo da oferta

PVH Corp. in Amsterdam is seeking a senior Product Development professional to ensure end-to-end product quality, margins and sustainability across the development cycle.

You will partner with design, merchandising, supply value chain, and planning teams to drive proactive improvements and timely decisions. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fashion product development, a degree in fashion/textiles, and strong communication skills.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of experience in fashion/product development.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fashion, textiles or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to collaborate across design, merchandising, sourcing and planning.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure product quality and achieve margin and sustainability targets across development.
• Attend key meetings (raw materials, proto review, price) and advise on improvements.
• Manage product development processes and sign-off styles.
• Maintain data accuracy and timeliness in PLM systems.
• Collaborate with design and supply value chain to meet brand and product expectations.

Conhecimentos

5+ years experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master’s in fashion/textiles

Ferramentas

PLM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 develops and delivers both innovative and sustainable products for Tommy Hilfiger. Responsible for the end to end development of the product, from initial concept through to physical garments, pioneering high quality & product excellence, as well as delivering on company & divisional KPI’s. Closely partnering with a number of stakeholders, from design & merchandising to supply value chain, & buying & planning global teams, this role plays an intrigal part in delivering the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA.

The Position

The Position Ensure quality of product and achievement of margin & sustainability targets throughout the product development process, by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, & vendors Responsible for achieving product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, overdevelopment and on-time SMS delivery) Responsible for product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, SMS review), and advising on possible improvements of product and margins , and signing off styles Responsible for maintaining efficient workflows and product quality by adhering to (category specific) calendars Maintain close relationships with supply value chain & vendors, in all aspects related to brand, & product expectations Liaise with Design for initial product development initiatives (e.g. sourcing trips) during Global Creative Research, with the objective to foster innovation, sustainability and to ensure competitive price points Advise Design during development process regarding cost implications and provide call-outs regarding quality risks to the product Execute & collaborate on innovation and sustainability in line with company & divisional targets (e.g Make It Possible roadmap) Execute & collaborate on digitization of product & 3D process throughout product lifecycle (from launch to sell in) alongside company & divisional roadmap & targets, in collaboration w/ the Digitalization Center of Excellence Provide analyses and reporting Engage in ad hoc business projects related to product, process and business requirements Set target FOB prices with the objective to achieve margins, as set by Product Merchandising Discuss FOB price expectations with Direct Vendors and supply value chain, ensuring margins are maintained for actual order quantities Execute on operational activities, including product development- and administrative activities , and elevate where required (e.g. overdevelopment, margin, lead time, MOQs, consulting on risk assessment, and ensuring accuracy of data in PLM) Review lead times of fabrics and trims/ possible lead times with supply value chain, B&P, and discuss allocations accordingly Send vendor requests for protos and SMS to vendors, elaborate on requests during handover (on site) using technical packs, sketches, and measurement charts Involved in risk assessment (e.g. checking test results for materials and garments), and collaborating with sourcing, Central Quality Assurance regarding any quality issues Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices) Manage learning and development of Product Development team, where applicable Material library creation & maintenance, approvals, sample organizing, meeting preparation, etc

Key Responsibilities

• Research & development
• Design advisory
• Product Management
• Cross functional communication & advisory
• Operational activity supervision
• Information maintenance/Data integrity

The Ideal Candidate

• 5+ years of experience minimum
• A bachelor/ master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry
• Experience of managing direct reports
• Solid product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including PD process
• Knowledge in fabrics/trims quality and color approval
• Effective communication skills: team player, strong in cross collaboration and stakeholder management
• High taste level, aesthetic sensibility paired with making commercial judgments
• Proactive problem solver with attention to detail
• Inclusive Team Player
• Is able to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-driven, pragmatic and business mind set
• Embodies PVH values of individuality, passion, accountability, partnership & integrity
• Ability to travel internationally
• Good command of written & spoken English

Note this is a fixed term maternity cover contract.

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
• 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!
• Checkout 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. 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.