Overview of Company
Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically 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®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
The Designer for golf and sportswear, you are tasked to collaborate with your design team and build the brand vision for the assigned collection. The ideal candidate is a highly creative individual who continuously brings their passion to work. They welcome the opportunity to work on a highly collaborative team with cross-functional support in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities:
- The Designer is responsible and accountable for the entire design process from conception to production.
- Responsible for trend research, inspiration, color selection, illustrator sketches, CAD design, fit comments and final product execution.
- Partner with director of design and SVP of design in creating brand identity with a creative and current design approach.
- Partners with director of design and SVP of Design to provide clear direction for fabric and print development team.
- Responsible for staying within the time and action calendar.
- Partners with merchandising teams to define seasonal time frame and ensure that creative goals and business goals are in alignment.
- Present trend and the line to internal and external customers.
- Ensure that the product meets price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets SKU requirements for the brand.
- Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production-ready.
- Helps direct and mentor assistant designers and interns.
- Some travel is necessary
Skills:
- Bachelor degree (B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
- 5+ years of design experience, preferable in men’s activewear or sportswear
- Knowledge of knit and woven fabrications and performance technologies.
- High level of creativity with a passion for design
- Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
- Ability to learn new computer technology including 3-D design and Nedgraphics
- Strong sense of color and taste level
- Time management and organizational skills, ability to multitask
- Ability to present in front of an audience
#INDPEI
Legal Disclaimer:
Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
We encourage you to read and understand our Privacy Policy here.
Top Skills
What We Do
Perry Ellis International is a supplier of casual apparel for men and women.
