Assistant designer Jobs in USA

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

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 40 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.

Position Summary :

As the Assistant Designer you will manage the administrative and follow-up aspects of the product design process, ensuring timely and accurate execution of the line from initial concept to final production handoff. You will actively support the design team's creative vision by preparing technical sketches, managing approvals, and attending technical fitting directives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design Development Support : Actively participate in the creative process by providing recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to the line, and new concepts.
• Technical Sketching & Specification : Responsible for the precise design details of products, including preparing and consistently updating technical sketches (in Adobe Illustrator) and specifications.
• Product Consistency : Assist in ensuring that the product design is cohesive, trend-relevant, and aligned with Perry Ellis's established business strategy and brand aesthetic.
• Fittings & Execution : Lead or actively participate in technical design fittings, clearly defining and communicating go-forward directives to ensure updates are executed accurately and on time.
• Design Package Completion : Ensure the product design package is complete, accurate, and handed off on time to the product development team, technical design department, and vendors for the creation of prototypes and salesmen samples.
• Approval Process Management : Monitor and manage the approval process for material and color components, including lab-dips, knit-downs, strike-offs, and handlooms.

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Legal Disclaimer :

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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