Coordinator, Rail Preparation, E-Commerce-2
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
Be part of an iconic story.
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 Studio
Tommy Studios produces and delivers over 225000 image assets each year for both Tommy Hilfiger primarily for the brands global e-commerce websites for EMEA APAC and North America. It conducts an average of 7 simultaneous; daily productions for 93% of working days within a year amounting to approximately 1644 productions per annum. From its new state-of-the-art 23500 sq. ft. facility in Amsterdam Tommy Studios strives to blend operational excellence with creative elevation to ensure best-in-class digital fashion consumer experiences every day. Located in the Houthavens neighborhood of Amsterdam the studio includes 9 fully equipped e-commerce bays running on the latest technology 2 editorial bays with drive-in capacity a still-life studio equipment room sample management area cafe with full menu kitchen offices meeting rooms and chill-out spaces.
The Team
This role sits under the operations - creative branch of Tommy Studios part of the Global Brand Marketing structure that defines and executes the brand strategy and creative content for Tommy Hilfiger globally. At Tommy Studios approximately 2530 full time studio associates fulfill the operations (data and samples) production (planning and production) creative (imaging styling and art direction) and asset delivery (post-production and regional accounts) departments. The studios manage and collaborate with over 300 freelance associates for content production. The productions range across still-life style-out on-model video and artificial intelligence initiatives.
The Position
Coordinator Rail Preparation role supports an operational excellence by providing organization of products within Tommy Studios. The position focuses on organizing and preparing samples for seasonal PDP shoots and pre-styling sets based on the instructions files and briefs provided by the Product Specialist/Sample Coordinator and brand stylists. Administrational support within our Photo Management System (PMS) and support ad hock product queries and requests.
Main Responsibilities
Prepare and organize sample rails according to seasonal requirements ensuring all looks are shoot-ready and aligned with the Tommy Studios Weekly Schedule.
Maintain clean organized and efficient styling and operational workspaces.
Collaborate with Sample Coordinators Junior Product Specialists and the Brand Stylist to optimize sample readiness and support styling activities.
Act as the primary point of contact for the rail preparation freelance team providing guidance on sample replacements and styling queries.
Identify escalate and report product or sample issues to prevent disruptions during studio production.
Update the Photo Management System (PMS) with styling changes accessories matching sets and other last-minute look adjustments.
Support sample lifecycle management by assisting with the outbound process for previous-season samples that are no longer required.
The Ideal Candidate
13 years of experience in a fashion studio e-commerce production sample management merchandising retail operations or a similar environment.
Experience supporting product preparation styling or studio operations with a solid understanding of fashion products garment handling and production workflows.
Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Teams.
Experience using Photo Management Systems (PMS) Product Information Management (PIM) inventory management systems or similar product databases is an advantage.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail ensuring samples and rails are accurately prepared and maintained.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams including Stylists Product Specialists and Sample Coordinators.
Proactive hands-on and solution-oriented with the ability to identify issues adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
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!
Check out 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. 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.
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