PVH Technical Developer

About PVH

PVH is a global fashion group with a distinguished heritage, best known for shaping iconic brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. As an employer, PVH offers a dynamic, international environment where creativity, commercial excellence, and responsible growth converge. The company values collaboration, inclusion, and forward-thinking talent, encouraging teams to challenge convention while honoring the cultural relevance of its brands. With opportunities spanning design, merchandising, retail, digital, supply chain, and corporate functions, PVH provides employees with the scale of a global enterprise and the energy of a brand-led organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and enduring consumer connection.

TOMMY HILFIGER is seeking a Technical Developer in Amsterdam to support technical garment development for Runway & Collaborations, from concept through production, including fit evaluation, PLM management, supplier communication and pattern development. This is a six-month contract; candidates must be eligible to work in the Netherlands, as work permit sponsorship is unavailable.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end garment technical development from concept through production, ensuring products meet fit, construction, quality and workmanship standards.
• Translate design direction into accurate technical specifications, construction requirements and product solutions while maintaining design intent.
• Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with Design and Product Development, assess fit, balance, proportion, construction and garment execution, and provide clear technical recommendations.
• Document fit decisions, technical comments and development updates in the PLM system, maintaining accurate product records and traceability throughout development.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, construction details and development information in PLM.
• Work with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and global supplier partners to communicate technical requirements, resolve development challenges and support timely product execution.
• Analyse fit, construction and workmanship issues, evaluating the impact of technical changes on product quality, supplier capability and production feasibility.
• Support in-house development activities, including garment analysis, technical problem-solving and sample reviews to validate fit and construction before supplier handover.
• Support sample readiness, technical reviews, reporting and 3D development activities where appropriate.
• Independently manage multiple seasonal projects, changing priorities and critical path milestones; identify risks proactively and communicate dependencies.
• Support pattern development by implementing fit corrections, maintaining approved blocks and updating patterns as required.
• Contribute to new pattern and silhouette development for Runway & Collaborations in line with seasonal business priorities.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in Garment Technology, Fashion Technology, Pattern Cutting or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in technical garment development across one or more product categories.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fit, grading and technical product development.
• Experience working with PLM.
• Strong pattern-making skills, including the ability to develop, modify and maintain patterns as required.
• Strong understanding of premium, luxury or runway-level garment construction, workmanship and finishing techniques.
• Confident communicator able to build strong relationships across Design, Product Development and supplier partners, and to challenge constructively where appropriate.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, embrace change and adapt quickly to evolving priorities, creative direction and business needs.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability and resilience, takes initiative and follows through to deliver exceptional product.
• Creative, collaborative and solutions-focused, with a passion for innovation and product excellence.
• Acts in line with PVH values: Individuality, Passion, Accountability, Partnership and Integrity.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands; work permit sponsorship is unavailable.

Skills

Education

Relevant degree, diploma or equivalent practical experience in Garment Technology, Fashion Technology, Pattern Cutting or a related discipline.

Workplace

Benefits

Onsite gym and fitness classes, personal training, meditation studio, sports clubs, in-house physiotherapy, and nutritional and wellbeing programs; extensive food and beverage offerings, restaurant, barista coffee bars, sky bar, monthly social events, weekly Thursday drinks, game nights and campus activities; training through PVH University; seasonal market launches, sample sales and employee discounts.

Culture

PVH fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where associates are encouraged to bring their authentic selves while shaping some of the world’s most recognized fashion brands. The company emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and accountability, offering a global environment that supports career growth and responsible business practices.

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