Perry Ellis International Hiring for PRODUCT DEVELOPER at New York, New York Full Time

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. 

We are currently looking for a Product Developer to join our team in New York, NY!

SUMMARY

The Product Developer will be a liaison between design /merchandising and overseas partners. Responsible for creating all style packages and sales sample purchase orders. Manages the overall development process by making sure all development of styles are on calendar in time for sales meetings and market week. Communicates sales sample status and overall development timing to merchandising, design, and sales.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sends out trim qualities and color standards to overseas partners.
• Maintains trim book per season with reference # and approved vendors.
• Creates style packages using PLM.
• Reveals style packages to overseas partners per sourcing instructions.
• Manages all email communication with overseas partners by making sure all emails are answered the day they’re received. 
• Keeps files updated with all submittals.
• Reviews and uploads submit comments in PLM.
• Orders sales samples in Essentus,once PLM is approved by merchandising/design.
• Maintains sample po books.
• Reviews weekly work in progress (W.I.P.) reports from overseas partners to make sure all submittals and sales samples are being processed in a timely manner.
• Maintains style development status with dates of fabric, trims, and proto approval in appropriate system (PLM).
• Maintains the integrity of style packages by making sure all changes are reflected in style packages and communicated to overseas partners. Ensure sign off by Merchandising/design before bulk.
• Runs monthly Essentus reports to ensure all sample purchase orders reflect the sample status reports
• Approving all development and sales sample debit notes to ensure overseas partners are paid in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work independently and set deadlines
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Skill and ability to work as part of a team
• Good computer and typing skills to complete assignments efficiently
• Knowledge in PLM, Essentus and other software programs.
• Knowledge of product development in the apparel industry.
• General knowledge of industry processes in order to deliver products to retailers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in product development