Assistant Designer

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Company Overview</strong></h3> <p>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®&nbsp; for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.</p></div><p><strong>SUMMARY:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><br>Perry Ellis is seeking an Assistant Men's Designer to join the New York Design team in the&nbsp;woven shirt category. The Assistant Men's Designer will be responsible for assisting all parts of&nbsp;the design process, including preparation of technical packages and seasonal presentation&nbsp;boards, understanding of PDM process, email correspondence, etc.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist recoloring prints and patterns.</li> <li>Assist with basic specification of product.</li> <li>Make revisions to sketches and design packages as needed.</li> <li>Market and trend research.</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining design folders for reference.</li> <li>Responsible for 3D rendering.</li> <li>Responsible for creating inspiration boards, mini boards for sales tools, etc.</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>SKILLS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Basic computer knowledge.</li> <li>Ability to learn how to design through new/advanced technology (Gemini, Fermat,<br>Browzwear).</li> <li>Good understanding of color and print.</li> <li>Experience in design or product development in the Men's Contemporary Market</li> <li>Basic knowledge of product and fabric.</li> <li>Basic knowledge and understanding of garment construction.</li> <li>&nbsp;Basic knowledge of design and color.</li> <li>Ability to perform basic flat sketches.</li> <li>Good organizational and communication skills.</li> </ul> <p><br>R<strong>EQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>College degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience.</li> <li>One year design experience (may include summer jobs, internships, etc.)</li> <li>Expertise in Adobe Illustrator</li> </ul> <p>Salary offered will be at the discretion of the Company and based on a candidate’s qu