Garment Technician

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Position Summary

All brands strategy, product development and innovation are led and driven by certain PVH affiliates in the US with respect to products under the Calvin Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger sold in NA, Asia and SA; and in the Netherlands with respect to products bearing the Tommy Hilfiger Europe, Calvin Klein Europe with respect and sold in the Asia region. The position in this job description helps the above mentioned PVH related parties meet their operating and strategic needs.

Product focus is including but not limited to men’s and women’s knit and woven product include denim, trailoring, outerwear and sweater.

Own technical development of allocated styles, collaborating with Global technical teams and Hub cross functional partners. Ensure consistency of fit across all collections.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Compile, analyze and document clear directional fitting comments in Centric.
• Ability to evaluate garment construction and quality to identify possible risk and testing required, additional be able to provide alternative suggestion to eliminate risk.
• Responsible for upholding design intent across multi bases sizes from 1st Fit though to PP Approval. Where concerns arise act proactively providing concern and suggested solution to Technical and Design Team.
• Work closely with Hub sourcing and vendor to manage sample T&A - Assisting where prompt conversation with vendors & action is needed.
• Follow and assess yearly SOP set in place internally and externally within the company. Making sure SOP are relevant or follow up with partners necessary updates.
• Lead vendor accreditation training for PP and Fit Approval. Responsible to identify programs/style allocate PP and or Fit Approval to Vendor.
• Build strong relationships with our vendor and cross functional partners.
• Lead and participate communication with cross functional teams sharing knowledge, aiding better alignment.
• To participate in projects to create and define new SOP and best practices.
  
  

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL CONTACTS (the type and degree of regular contact the position has with contacts inside the company and outside the organization.)

Internal Contacts: Sourcing Team, Raw Material Team & Technical Design Team

External Contacts: Vendors & Supplier

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (the number and positions of associates that report directly or indirectly to the position. Describe any on-going functional project management responsibilities. Use N/A if the position has no supervisory responsibilities.)

• N/A
  
  

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES (the scope and approximate value of the position’s budgetary responsibilities, including operating and capital budgets, contracts, inventory, margins etc. Use N/A if the position has no budgetary responsibilities.)

• N/A
  
  

DECISION MAKING (indicate the nature, degree and scope of direct and indirect decision-making responsibilities.)

• Responsible for solving and justify any discrepancy on pattern/grading/YY that might encountered by the vendors.
• Sample approval / Pattern construction / Fitting result / Quality standard.
• Able to make decision on bringing/ altering new benefits which should be beneficial for the brand and company.
  
  

RESOURCEFULNESS/CREATIVITY (describe the nature, degree, and scope of opportunity to develop innovative methods and processes.

• Build up libraries/paper pattern matching records to improve the group process to cope with the increasing / heavy workload.
• Provide guidance to hubs and vendors to ensure our workflow can run seamlessly.
• To utilize computer knowledge making effective way to perform variety of tasks in system
  
  

ENVIRONMENT: (describe any special or unique aspects of the work environment which impacts the scope and/or complexity of the position’s responsibilities.)

• Ability to work in a fast paced, team-oriented setting.
  
  

CORE VALUE

• Embrace PVHs core values: Individuality, Partnership, Passion, Integrity, and Accountability.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience: (The required degrees, certifications or licenses & the number of years and type of experience required for this position.)

• Diploma or above in Technical Design, Pattern Grading or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years or above relevant experience.
  
  

Skills: (The specific skills an individual must possess in order to meet the expectations of the position.)

• Knowledge of fitting, pattern making, grading, construction, and testing in related production categories
• Solid working knowledge of sewing and stitch properties and overall garment detail.
• Organized and detailed oriented, takes immediate action to resolve issues and problems.
• Calibrated mind set which builds good working relationships and leads to team building.
• Excellent communication skills able to communicate effectively across the team and organization.
• Knowledge of live model garment fitting and the ability to instruct a vendor on the garment manufacturability.
• Knowledge of Lectra system.
• Knowledge of PLM systems
• Strong Ms Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)
  
  

Fluency in English

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. That’s the Power of Us, that’s the Power of PVH+.   

One of PVH’s 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 law. In 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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