Garment Technician - Calvin Klein

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, tailoring, 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, additionally 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 solutions 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 in communication with cross-functional teams sharing knowledge, aiding better alignment.

• To participate in projects to create and define new SOP and best practices.

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

• External Contacts: Vendors & Supplier

DECISION MAKING

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education & Experience:

• Diploma or above in Technical Design, Pattern Grading or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years or above relevant experience.

Skills:

• 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 garment manufacturability.

• Knowledge of Geber AccuMark system.

• Knowledge of PLM systems

• Strong MS Office Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)

• Fluency in English