Junior Graphic Designer

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.

SUMMARY:

The Junior Graphic Designer plays a role in helping to drive the messaging of the brand and what it stands for across all consumer and trade touch points. This role is responsible for assisting the Senior Graphic Designer in design, development and execution of a wide range of creative projects for the brand, ranging from brand identity to seasonal campaigns, advertising and promotional materials, visual merchandising, packaging, e-commerce, e-mail blasts, social media, and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Senior Graphic Designer in designing, developing and executing branding and seasonal campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, and packaging.
• Develop and design logos, seasonal graphics, hang tags, labels and trims.
• Layout seasonal guidelines.
• Organize and maintain trim library.
• Stay current on design and fashion trends.

SKILLS:

• Strong design aesthetic and good understanding of website design, digital media, typography, page layout and packaging.
• Understanding of brand positioning and communication.
• Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Able to handle a number of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Responsible for following the workload calendar, and delivering work on time. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Willing to learn, excited by new challenges.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Premiere and After Effects is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in graphic design with an impressive portfolio. • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $25.00 - $33.00/hour. 

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.

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