Perry Ellis International Hiring for ASSOCIATE DESIGNER – Core Golf 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 currently looking for an Associate Designer to join our team in Miami, FL!

SUMMARY

The Associate Designer  is responsible for the execution of the entire design process and administration of product lines. Will design and develop specific product categories with the guidance of Designer / Senior Designer / Design Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action) and present concepts and collections in internal meetings. 
• Assists in ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• Responsible for trend research and inspiration.
• Responsible for  illustrator sketches, CAD design, fit comments and final product execution.
• Partners with the design director and VP of Design in creating brand identity with a creative and current design approach.
• Works with the design director to create a  clear direction for the fabric and print development team. 
• Generate tech packs for new and carryover styles in the PLM system. 
• Partners with merchandising and product development team  for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production-ready. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of activewear fabrications and performance technologies. 
• 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 research, design, and conceptual skills 
• Strong sense of color and taste level
• Time management and organizational skills, ability to multitask 
• Ability to present in front of an audience 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor degree (B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
• 2+ years of design experience, preferable in men’s/ activewear