Designer, Original Penguin Men's Golf
Perry Ellis International
Miami, FL
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 Designer, Men's Golf you will be responsible for the complete creative process, from initial concept to final product execution. Reporting to the Design Director, you will be a key player in shaping the brand's identity, developing original designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring collections to life. You will help drive the design of our Original Penguin menswear collections, overseeing everything from trend research and color palette selection to providing fit comments and approving final samples. This position requires a highly creative and skilled designer who can produce innovative and cohesive collections that align with our brand identity and business objectives. You'll be a key player in a collaborative team, ensuring all products are delivered on time and meet our high standards of quality and style.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creative Direction: Lead the design process from start to finish, including trend research, color palette selection, and mood board creation. You'll be responsible for generating Illustrator sketches and CAD designs that reflect our brand identity.
- Product Strategy: Partner with senior leadership to provide a clear creative direction for the fabric and print development teams. Ensure all products align with our business goals, meet SKU requirements, and tell a strong merchandising story.
- Collaboration & Presentation: Present new trends and collections to both internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating your creative vision. You will work closely with the merchandising team to define seasonal timelines and ensure creative and business goals are in sync.
- Product Execution: Oversee the approval of sales samples and provide fit comments to ensure each garment is production-ready. You will be responsible for staying on track with the time and action calendar to meet all deadlines.
- Mentorship: Help guide and mentor junior designers and interns, fostering a collaborative and creative team environment.
Qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum of 5+ years of experience in design
- Menswear: Menswear Experience is a must.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a requirement.
- Experience with 3D design tools, AI tools such as Midjourney, and Nedgraphics is a major plus.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience with activewear or performance wear is highly preferred, especially in the context of golf apparel. A background with heritage brands is also a strong plus.
- Garment Construction: A solid understanding of garment construction is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting tight deadlines.
- Creativity: A highly creative individual with a passion for design and a strong portfolio showcasing a cohesive body of work.
- Communication: Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate a creative vision to diverse audiences.
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.