Manager Product Design & Development (1 year FTC)

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 ) About the team The Tommy Hilfiger Product Strategy and Operations department works for the Global Tommy Hilfiger brand. The department drives synergies and streamlines processes and tools across all business units and teams to raise efficiency, improve data quality and support profitability. Within the department the Process Development and Data team works closely with IT to drive new developments and projects in the areas of Product Master Data, Merchandising, Buying, Sales, Product Design and Development, and related enterprise systems. And partners with Product Business Units, Supply Chain Operations, Brand Merchandising, Regional Wholesale Operations, Digital Selling, B2B, e-Commerce, Retail, Vendor Management, Corporate Responsibility and Quality Assurance teams. The team also supports tool adoption, process improvement and training needs across the organization Within this team, the Product Design & Development team supports the business processes and systems used across the product design and development landscape. This includes PLM, color management systems, vendor management systems, reporting tools, 3D asset management systems and related process touchpoints with MDM/PIM, Buy Collaborations tool and SAP.

The Manager Product Design & Development reports directly to the Director Product Design & Development in Amsterdam. This role drives and delivers key projects and enhancements across global design and product development processes including vendor collaboration, technical design, 3D design, color and material management. Acting as the bridge between business and technology, you will translate business needs into clear requirements and lead the implementation of system and process enhancements that support operational excellence and the broader system strategy. You will support the Director Product Design & Development in the day to day business operation, coordination and functional guidance of the team, based across Amsterdam and India. You will continuously identify opportunities to improve ways of working, strengthen data quality and support the end-to-end product lifecycle. The role requires the ability to set priorities, support decision-making, guide issue resolution and act as a subject matter resource for colleagues within the team and across the wider business. In close partnership with Global IT, you will shape and deliver solutions that enable a future-ready Product Design and Development process. Next to IT, there will be close cooperation with multiple global teams, including the Business Units, CK Global Product Design & Development, Global Supply, Vendor Management, Corporate Responsibility and Quality Assurance. The role involves interaction and cooperation with stakeholders across various business teams, offices and time zones. It therefore requires strong communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to manage expectations, align priorities and maintain progress in a