Perry Ellis International Hiring for DESIGNER – Mens Sportswear 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. .

Mens traditional Sportswear Designer will be responsible and accountable for the entire design process for a full lifestyle brand from conception to production. Full time position will be based in Miami Corp office.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for trend research, inspiration, color selection, illustrator sketches, 3D CAD design, fit comments and final product execution.
• Partner with the director of design and SVP of design in creating brand identity with a creative and current design approach.
• Partners with director of design and SVP of design to provide clear direction for fabric and print development team.
• Responsible for staying within the time and action calendar.
• Partners with the merchandising team to define seasonal time frames and ensure that creative goals and business goals are aligned.  
• Present trend and the line to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that the product meets the price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets SKU requirements for the brand.
• Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production ready.
• Directs and mentors assistant designers and interns.
• Partners with fabric team to develop new fabrications
• Some travel may be required.

SKILLS:

• High level of creativity with a passion for design
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color, sewing techniques, graphics, embroidery and trim. 
• Ability to learn new computer technology including 3-D design and nedgraphics
• Strong sense of color and taste level
• Strong organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills . 
• Ability to present in front of an audience 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor degree (B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
• 5+ years of design experience preferable in mens traditional sportswear