Fabric R&D Support Specialist Tommy Hilfiger

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TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the worlds 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 Hilfigers 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 Role

Fabric R&D Support Specialist - Tommy Hilfiger

The Fabric Support Specialist will play a critical supporting and organizational role in the sourcing and development of fabrics that align with Tommy Hilfigers design vision quality standards and cost objectives. This role is centered on coordination - facilitating seamless communication and alignment between cross-functional teams vendors and fabric mills - while partnering closely with Fabric Managers across TH Menswear TH Womenswear and TH Runway divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support on fabric research activities including attending mill appointments and capturing trend-relevant materials

• Support and organize seasonal fabric trend boards in alignment with design direction

• Support Manager in following up with design production mills and overseas offices on outstanding fabric data to ensure on time delivery

• Assist in ensuring product integrity and other fabric issues by reviewing SSY yardage charts and calling out exception-based issues to help resolve

• Maintain archive of core/ running fabrics for Tommy Hilfiger library ensuring up to date accurate information and swatch inventory is replenished.

• Maintain a library of fabrics that are representative of raw materials that could be used in bulk production

• Systematically categorize and index fabrics to ensure easy accessibility and reference

• Enter and maintain accurate fabric information in fabric databases and sample books

• Oversee the coordination of incoming fabric submissions and ensure proper filing and documentation

• Coordinate the packaging and shipment of fabric swatches yardage samples or finished garments between our mills and garment vendors efficiently.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments with suppliers and mills

• Support Fabric Managers with coordination of special sourcing initiatives and raw material innovation projects

Qualifications

• College degree in fashion design textile or production fields preferred

• 1-2 years in garment industry or fabric-related experience

• Attention to detail and extremely organized

• Ability to handle multiple tasks while adhering to deadlines

• Strong communication skills with overseas and cross functional partners

• Basic computer knowledge proficient in excel and company systems

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Must be flexible adapting to business needs.

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!

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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. Thats the Power of Us thats the Power of PVH.

One of PVHs 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 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.