PVH Pattern Cutter
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
Pattern Cutter at Tommy Hilfiger, Amsterdam. Develop and maintain garment patterns for technical product development using Gerber software and PLM systems.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, adapt and maintain patterns from design sketches, reference garments, approved blocks and technical specifications, balancing design intent with fit, construction and production feasibility
- Maintain approved block libraries and associated version control, ensuring patterns are accurate, current and applied consistently; identify and recommend updates for review
- Support the development of new seasonal silhouettes by translating agreed design direction into pattern solutions within established fit, construction and technical standards
- Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development; assess fit, balance, comfort, proportion and construction and provide clear technical recommendations
- Document fit decisions and comments accurately, implement agreed pattern amendments and maintain traceability across patterns, samples and product records
- Analyze and resolve straightforward fit and pattern issues using established methods; evaluate practical options and escalate unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions to the relevant technical lead
- Consider the impact of pattern changes on garment construction, sizing, fabric behavior and supplier capability, communicating technical implications before agreed changes are implemented
- Partner with Product Development, Supply Chain, suppliers and Quality Assurance to communicate pattern and fit requirements, investigate deviations and support timely corrective action across the assigned global supply base
- Maintain complete, accurate and timely information in the Product Lifecycle Management system and related pattern systems, in line with technical standards and approval processes
- Independently manage and regularly reassess assigned pattern, sample and fit priorities against the seasonal critical path; anticipate dependencies, communicate timing or capacity risks early and align revised sequencing or scope with relevant stakeholders
- Support sample readiness, fit-session preparation, technical analysis and reporting required for seasonal product development
Qualifications
- Relevant degree, diploma or vocational qualification in pattern cutting, garment technology, fashion technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience as a creative and/or production Pattern Cutter, ideally within menswear
- Strong working knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction, fit and technical product development
- Proficiency in Gerber or equivalent pattern-cutting software and working knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management systems
- Experience with Browzwear, Gerber 3D or equivalent 3D-development tools is an advantage
- Applies established methods and sound technical judgment to analyze straightforward pattern and fit issues, compare practical solutions and recognize when an issue requires escalation
- Builds productive internal and external working relationships and communicates technical information and recommendations clearly in written and spoken English
- Independently organizes a varied workload, adapts plans as seasonal needs change and communicates dependencies, constraints and realistic timelines before quality or delivery is affected
- Demonstrates strong accuracy and data integrity and considers design intent, product quality, timing and supplier implications when making recommendations
- Acts in line with PVH values, including individuality, passion, accountability, partnership and integrity
Skills
Experience
Demonstrated hands-on experience as a creative and/or production Pattern Cutter, ideally within menswear, with strong working knowledge of pattern cutting, garment construction, fit and technical product development applied across the product-development critical path.
Education
Relevant degree, diploma or vocational qualification in pattern cutting, garment technology, fashion technology or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Benefits
Exclusive onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physio, and access to nutritional and wellbeing programs; extensive food and beverage offerings including top-notch restaurant, barista coffee bars, and sky bar; monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, and game nights; access to PVH University training programs for continuous professional and personal development; seasonal market launches, sample sales, and employee discounts on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands.
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