Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

SUMMARY

The Assistant Designer will be designing Men's Hosiery and the graphics for the hosiery and will also responsible for the administration and follow up of the product design process. This is a multi-tasking role, requiring work on more than one project at a time, preparing a variety of graphic designs. Will also assists in the conceptual development of product lines and help with the creation of graphics and original artwork. .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administration and follow of product design process to include preparation of technical packages and seasonal presentation boards, understanding of PDM process, email correspondence, etc.
• Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines.
• Assists in ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc.
• Responsible for details on design of product to include preparing and updating sketches and specifications.
• Assists with technical design fittings and ensures that updates are executed.
• Ensure product design package is complete, accurate and handed off to product development team, tech department and vendors on time for prototypes and salesmen samples.
• Monitors lab-dips, knit-downs, strike offs and handloom approvals.
• Technical sketches in Illustrator and 3D software
• Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production-ready.

SKILLS:

• Ability to learn how to design through technology (e.g., illustrator and photoshop a must, Ned Graphics, 3D software and PLM)
• Strong Print and Web Design ability
• Superior color and taste level
• High level of creativity with a passion for design
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and design around concepts.
• Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree(B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
• One year design experience preferred (may include summer jobs, internships, etc.)