Associate Designer

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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.

The Assistant Designer/Graphic Designer for Accessories is responsible for the administration and follow up of the product design process. Assists in the conceptual development of product lines to include headwear (caps & beanies), cold weather (scarves, gloves,etc) and various accessories. The ideal candidate will have some Industrial Design, graphic design experience along with strong digital illustration skills. 

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administration and follow-up 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: 

• Experience in graphic design with strong digital illustration skills a must.   
• Ability to learn how to design through technology (e.g., illustrator and photoshop a must, Ned Graphics, 3D software and PLM)
• 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: 

• College degree in graphic design, fashion design or accessories design
• One year Industrial design or apparel/accessories  experience (may include summer jobs, internships, etc.)