Perry Ellis International Hiring for ASSISTANT DESIGNER – Accessories at Miami, Florida 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 looking for an Assistant Designer to join our team in Miami, FL!

SUMMARY

The Assistant Designer is responsible for the administration and follow up of the product design process. Assists in the conceptual development of product lines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administration and follow 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 
• Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production-ready. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Ability to learn how to design through technology (e.g., illustrator and photoshop a must, Ned Graphics, PLM)
• Superior color and taste level 
• High level of creativity with a passion for design 
• Working Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 
• Ability to learn new computer technology including 3-D design
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and design around concepts.
• Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor degree(B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
• One year design experience preferred (may include summer jobs, internships, etc.)