Designer Womenswear Circular Knit - Tommy Hilfiger

The Position

The Women’s Wear Designer (Circular Knits) is part of the Tommy Hilfiger Womenswear team and is responsible for designing and executing seasonal collections across all women’s apparel product categories.

The Designer has a strong understanding of multi‑product categories and works closely with the Senior Designer and Product Development team. The Designer will also partner with other members of the Design Team to create a cohesive collection that is aligned across product groups with clear story telling reflecting seasonal concept ideas.

The Designer has a strong understanding of construction and a high level of fabric knowledge, with relevant work experience. The Designer needs to have a good understanding of trends, shapes and fabrications and how these can be interpreted into brand‑right product.

The key objective is to ensure creative commercial product is designed and developed for the Womenswear division, in line with the Tommy Hilfiger brand identity.

• Researching and identifying trends that work within the Tommy Hilfiger brand strategy for Womenswear Circular Knits category and translating these into product in line with the seasonal concept direction.
• Perform a keen eye for details and attention to the functionality of the product.
• Maintain high level fabric knowledge and a strong technical understanding of fits and constructions.
• Translate womenswear trends into commercial collections together with the Senior designer.
• Focus on updates to commercial core product while adding newness, novelty and innovation.
• Work to the Divisional Calendar to meet deadlines.
• Be able to work to a commercial Range Plan each season, collaborating with the Merchandising team on best‑seller management, essential product and seasonal newness.
• Prepare all sketches for divisional digital presentations and follow up on each style.
• Prepare all selected and confirmed styles to be digitalised, with garment worksheets and PLM completed to a high standard for sending to joint venture and buying offices globally.
• Work closely and communicate daily on challenges and changes that arise during the development of styles, partnering with the Product Developer to ensure a smooth workflow each season.
• Understand and source qualities, trims, details and new silhouette ideas that fit in the Tommy Hilfiger aesthetic.
• Work closely with the Design Team to align design aesthetics, seasonal details and creative big ideas.
• Work closely with the graphics team with knowledge of graphic techniques and constructions.
• Work with Tech and Product Development teams on garment fittings, based on block systems and new seasonal styles, ensuring all styles are to the highest possible standard and finding solutions to any problems that may arise during fitting.
• Prepare for seasonal presentations to senior management.
• Build overviews and collection reviews in collaboration with cross‑functional team.
• Work well in a team environment, utilizing strong communication skills.

• 3‑4+ years of experience in Fashion Design.
• Graduated at a degree level or equivalent.
• Excellent computer skills (Illustrator/Photoshop) and hand‑drawn skills.
• Business English fluency (both written and verbal).
• Ability to translate trends into a commercial collection and a feminine handwriting.
• Is able to work in a highly productive, fast‑paced environment with a hands‑on attitude.
• Ability to travel for supplier visits if required.

• A culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University.
• An international environment that respects diversity, equality, and individuality.
• A monthly home‑office budget.
• A smart work program that empowers associates to work from home in the Netherlands, with a flexible schedule.
• A beautiful state‑of‑the‑art campus awaiting you upon our return to the office.

Please include your design portfolio with your application. We would love to see your aesthetic as well as how you commercially design to understand why this is the role for you.

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