Assistant Technical Designer
Perry Ellis International
New York City, NY
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.
SUMMARY:
The Assistant Technical Designer provides support in managing the technical design process for the brand(s) from prototype to production delivery while ensuring it stays true to design's vision. Responsible for assisting in the day to day functions of the Technical Design Department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in maintaining consistency of the technical design and product creation processes.
- Evaluate Prototype, Fit, PPS and TOP samples for measurement, fit and construction accuracy and quality according to brand standards.
- Prep samples for fittings following fit meeting schedules
- Attend fit sessions with Technical Design, Design & PD teams to develop brand aesthetic, silhouette and proportion for the assigned categories.
- Accurately note fit comments during live model and virtual fittings to support the post fit sample evaluation and corrections communication with vendors & factories.
- Work with Technical Design/Product Development & Design teams to make sure drawings, specs are complete and accurate.
- Assists/provides technical assistance and support to vendors/contractors/customers/agents.
- Collaborates with team members and business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus to ensure Brand consistency in design aesthetic, fit and construction from vendor to vendor across all styles within a category
- Ensure calendar milestone deliverables are met
- Escalate issues when necessary and assists in providing root cause analysis, fact finding and possible solutions.
- Track workload deliverables, populate sample shipment and deadlines data in the departmental tracking tools.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Files samples in an organized location for easy retrieval/reference.
- Build excellent working relationships with cross functional partners in Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development as well as overseas offices and Direct vendors.
SKILLS:
- Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, sense of urgency and attention to detail & problem solving skills.
- Ability to organize time effectively to meet various, strict deadlines. With an adept ability to set or shift priorities, plans to meet overlapping deadlines
- Knowledge of apparel and construction
- General knowledge of pattern making and grading.
- General knowledge of apparel production process.
- Basic understanding in creating technical specification packages.
- Knowledge of computer software programs: i.e. PLM, Illustrator, Optitex, Photoshop, Browzwear, Clo.
- Dedicated team player
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.A. Apparel Design, Technical Design or Apparel Production
- 1-2+ years experience in technical design and/or pattern making
- Proficient in PLM, Word, Excel, Illustrator
Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $25.00 - $32.00/hour.
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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About the Company
Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis the brand was born from Perry Ellis the man. A man who was forward-thinking and fresh. Not mired in tradition. Who believed fashion was fun, and should never be taken too seriously. Patterns, pops of color, new shapes and never-before-seen styles—he embraced it all, rewriting the rules and redefining American sportswear. A constantly evolving pursuit of the unique, the modern, and above all, something to have fun with. That ethos earned him accolades—including the Coty Award for his first show in 1979, which he would go on to win 8 more times, and the CFDA Designer of the Year Award in 1982. And in 1984, he became the head of the CFDA—a major influence on designers then, and now, his legacy is one with the American fashion industry.
The Perry Ellis ethos hasn’t changed. Since that first unapologetically American collection in 1976, Perry Ellis clothes have been designed to be distinctively unexpected—clothing that stands out, but always appropriate. Made for the way people work, live, and play today—especially since, these days, those often happen all at once. Perry Ellis is a global lifestyle brand that includes a full sportswear collection as well as a full range of categories spanning fragrance, watches, footwear and more—but still believes, as Perry himself said, in never taking itself or style too seriously. Because modern style means only one thing: Being very true to yourself.