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Amsterdam, VT

Full-time | Photography

About the job

The Team
Fitting within the wider Marketing and Communications group, PVH STUDIOS (PVHS) produces over 150,000 image assets each year for both Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, primarily for the brands global Ecommerce websites. From its new state-of-the-art 23,500 sq. ft. facility in Amsterdam, PVHS strives to blend operational excellence with creative elevation to ensure best-in-class digital fashion consumer experiences, every day. With 9 fully-equipped Ecommerce bays running on the latest tech, 2 Editorial Studios with drive-in capacity, a Still Life Studio, Equipment Room, Sample Management area, cafe with full menu, kitchen, offices, meeting rooms and chill-out spaces (ohand a jump-up sound system) - it is truly one-of-a-kind.



The Position
As a member of the studio leadership team, the Manager, Photography autonomously leads the Imaging department (currently 3 x FTEs and up to 40 x Photographer and Digitech freelancers) which owns the execution of image output from PVH Studios. Furthermore, the role owns technical and photography stakeholder relationships with the EU Creative Marketing functions for both TH and CK and sometimes even at a global level. Reporting into the Studio Director, the role balances commercial, strategic AND creative considerations at every turn. It continually sense-checks the aesthetic quality-bar and asks, What is enough for the consumer? It elevates quality but is realistic on where boundaries exist.



The role is vigilant against complexity, exception and subjectivity. You will partner closely with peer roles (Operations Manager & Production Manager) to drive studio operational excellence every day whilst ensuring the highest standards are always met. In terms of behavior, the Manager, Photography adeptly navigates ambiguity and remains calm and pragmatic when direction unavoidably changes. This is a role-model position for PVH Studios How we act principles.



Key Responsibilities


Own all photographic output delivered by PVHS teams with ultimate accountability for technical execution

Partner with studio Art Directors (ADs) to lead and manage creative teams to hit image quality bar

Contribute to continuous improvement of the studio Aesthetic Variables KPIs

Work tightly with Operations Manager & Production Manager to optimize studio efficiencies, every day

Test and implement PDP Guidelines with ADs as well as Ecommerce and Creative Marketing stakeholders

Analyse consumer data to inform creative decision

Research and develop latest image capture techniques and fashion-centric photography innovations

Build strong collaborative relationships with global brand leadership

Attend all MBRs and QBRs with Ecommerce and Marketing Leaders

Scope and lead Special Projects

Shoot On-Set at least 3 x days per week to lead by example

Lead and manage a team of at least 3 x direct reports (2 x Photographers, 1 x Studio Technician)

Train, develop, coach and nurture all direct reports including at bi-weekly agenda-led One-to-Ones

Conduct ongoing performance assessment with clear long and short-term objectives using Smart goals

Perform annual performance assessments of all direct reports as per PVH corporate processes

Selflessly promote the development and visibility of the Imaging Team

Understand, promote and model the PVH Studios how we act principles at all times




The Ideal Candidate

At least 10 x years experience in a Lead Photography role within high-volume Ecommerce fashion workflows

Strong background in balancing creative with commercial, operational and strategic business acumen

Elevated creative portfolio resonating with contemporary fashion consumers

Hunger to drive automation and standardize workflows whilst maintaining creative standards and elevation

Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills

Proven track-record of inspiring, managing and directing creative teams (comprising of Photographers, Stylists, Models, Hair & Make-Up Artists, Digital Technicians and Retouchers)




Flexibility on scope of role is critical as PVH Studios continues to evolve alongside wider business change and consumer demands. As such, duties described here may change and are not exhaustive.



What You Can Expect From Us

A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus, complete with our very own People's Place Gym and People's Place Cafe's

A company culture that fosters development, offering training and learning opportunities through our very own PVH University

An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality

A smart work program that empowers our associates to work at their preferred location within a flexible schedule

A chance to unwind with weekly social activities




To ensure we can fully assess your candidacy, we ask that you curate a portfolio of work that demonstrates a breadth of creative work, and more importantly, speaks to the above brief.Only candidates who submit a portfolio will be considered.


And please dont forget to include a short motivation letter we want to know why this is THE opportunity for you!








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