Associate Men's Knits and Sweaters Designer

About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An 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. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.

We are looking for an Associate Designer to join our Perry Ellis Collection team in NYC!

SUMMARY

We are looking to hire a well-organized, highly creative and enthusiastic designer to join our team. This individual will be responsible for designing and supporting the Perry Ellis men’s knits and sweaters team in seasonal developments.  The Associate Designer is responsible for participating in all phases of the design development process from initial concept to production. The right candidate should be proactive in their approach and is hard working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Designer for Perry Ellis Collection knits and sweaters assortment
• Responsible for administration and follow up of product design process to include preparation of technical packages and seasonal presentation boards, understanding of PLM process, email correspondence, etc. 
• Responsible for color CADS of fabric and styles.
• Assist in creation of products, fabric developments
• Make revisions to sketches and design packages as needed. 
• Research and analyze the market for trends 
• Work closely with merchandising, product developer, and sourcing to make sure that the team is on calendar
• Responsible for maintaining design presentation boards
• Responsible for creating inspiration boards, mini boards for sales tools, etc.

SKILLS

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

 REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor degree(B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
• Minimum 2 year design experience preferred in knits and sweaters design

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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.

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