Assistant Designer- Hosiery

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/Associate 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.

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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


* 1+ years design experience preferred (may include summer jobs, internships, etc.)

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