Technical Developer

Be part of an iconic story. TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s 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 Hilfiger’s 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 ) Technical Developer Level: P3 About the team The Technical Development team develops and delivers innovative, more sustainable and high-quality products for Tommy Hilfiger. The team supports the end-to-end technical development process, from initial concept through garment realization, helping ensure product excellence and delivery against company and divisional objectives. Working closely with Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance and global supplier partners, the team translates the Tommy Hilfiger brand DNA into technically feasible, consistent and production-ready products.

The Technical Developer is a specialist individual contributor within the Technical Development team. The role supports the technical development of garments from initial concept through production, translating agreed design direction into accurate technical specifications and solutions that meet established fit, construction, quality and production standards, with particular technical expertise in knitwear development, including flat-knit construction. Working within agreed seasonal objectives, the Technical Developer evaluates garment fit and construction, provides technical recommendations and follows through on agreed technical actions with internal teams and supplier partners. The role resolves a range of straightforward technical issues using established methods, manages assigned priorities across the product-development critical path and aligns unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions with the relevant technical lead.   Key responsibilities, including but not limited to Support the technical development of assigned garments from initial concept through production, translating design sketches, reference garments and agreed design direction into accurate measurements, construction requirements and technical specifications. Maintain approved blocks, measurement standards and associated technical records for assigned product areas, ensuring accurate and consistent application; identify and recommend updates for review when fit learnings or seasonal requirements indicate a change. Prepare for and participate in fit sessions with Design, Merchandising and Product Development; assess fit, balance, comfort, proportion, construction and product execution and provide clear technical recommendations. Document fit decisions and comments accurately, communicate agreed amendments to supplier partners and maintain traceability across samples, technical specifications and product records. Analyze and resolve straightforward fit, construction and technical-development issues using established methods and standards; evaluate practical options and escalate unfamiliar, material or higher-risk exceptions to the relevant technical lead. Evaluate the impact of proposed technical changes on fit, construction, measurements, material behavior, product quality and supplier capability, communicating implications