Associate Technical Designer

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 appar

 SUMMARY

Participate in creating and maintaining all technical specifications for assigned products.

Participate in maintaining appropriate fit, patterns and construction for assigned products.

   

RESPONSIBILITIES: 


* Building and maintaining technical specifications for assigned products e.g., BOM, construction, measurements, cutting, packaging, and associated technical images, etc.

according to established criteria.


* Building and maintaining patterns from concept prototypes through final fit approval.


* Learn to work with Merchandising/Design to determine and maintain appropriate fit for assigned products.


* Complete technical specifications and patterns according to deadlines.


* Release technical specifications and patterns to appropriate recipients.

Ship hard goods e.g., prototype garments, styling/construction mock-ups, etc.to appropriate recipients.


* Track and monitor progress of Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples in relation to deadlines.


* Facilitate and lead fittings in assigned products.

 


* Participate in evaluating Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples for fit, measurement and construction accuracy and quality.


* Provide approval/rejection feedback of Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples for fit, measurement and construction accuracy and quality to appropriate recipients.


* Assist technical and pattern guidance to appropriate recipients for Fit samples, Size Set samples
and Pre Production samples.


* Gain insight in providing Merchandising/Design with construction/pattern options for cost efficiency.


* Participate in maintaining consistency of technical design and product creation processes.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES


* Computer skills:  
MS Windows, Google Apps, Illustrator, PLM, pattern design software (Optitex preferred), 3D rendering software


* digital camera operation


* Basic pattern making experience


* Basic garment construction knowledge


* Basic garment fit experience


* Basic pattern grading knowledge


* Basic fabrics and trims knowledge


* Good written and verbal communication skills


* Good analytical and mathematical skills


* Acute attention to detail


* Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities


* Dedicated t...