Designer - Men's Suiting and Outerwear

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.

 

The Designer will play a pivotal role in creating our suiting, bottoms, and outerwear lines for Perry Ellis. We're looking for a proactive, hard-working individual who is ready to take ownership of the entire design process, from initial concept to final production.

Responsibilities: 

• Own the creative vision. Actively develop and present new product line concepts, inspiring the team to bring your ideas to life.
• Drive the design process. Manage the full design lifecycle, including market research, creating inspiration boards, sketching, and developing CADs. You'll partner with various departments to ensure a smooth flow of information.
• Stay ahead of the curve. Continuously research market trends, study our competitors, and walk the floor to anticipate what's next in design.
• Innovate and refine. Update our best-selling products and use your creativity to design the next big thing.
• Align creativity with business goals. Work closely with the merchandising team to create a strong seasonal story that meets creative and business goals, including price points and SKU requirements.
• Ensure quality and value. Focus on the details to ensure every product has a high-perceived value and meets our standards for quality and fit.
• Conduct insightful research. Analyze and present findings on trends in color, print, silhouette, fabric, and trim.
• Collaborate and communicate. Participate in design meetings, present your ideas, and create presentation boards and other tools to sell your designs.
• Bring designs to life. Create detailed flat sketches, fabric and body CADs, and manage updates throughout the season. Pitch and approve fabric colorways, hand looms, and lab dips.
• Lead fittings and updates. Actively participate in all fittings, providing comments and updating sketches as needed.
• Maintain a clear pipeline. Attend internal progress meetings with a strong understanding of product status.
• Collaborate across teams. Partner with Technical Designers, Product Developers, and Fabric Teams to ensure PLM packages are accurate, updated, and submitted on time. This includes trim sheets, bill of materials, and summary sketches.
• Managing the team. Ensure all tasks are executed accurately and on schedule. Individual will be working closely with the Senior Designer, Technical Design Team, Merchandising Team, Product Development Team, and Sourcing Team on a daily basis. Designer will be mentoring and managing an assistant designer.
• Travel as needed. Some travel may be required to support design initiatives.

Skills: 

• A high level of creativity and a true passion for design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong knowledge of tailored fabrics and the construction of suiting and outerwear.
• The ability to quickly learn new technology, including 3D design and Nedgraphics.
• A strong eye for detail
• Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
• The ability to confidently present ideas to an audience and communicate their vision effectively.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Design from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of design experience in men's suiting and/or outerwear.

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $88,000 - $100,000. 

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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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