Designer, Menswear

<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><h3><strong>Position Summary:</strong></h3> <p>As the Designer for Southern Proper, 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.</p> <p>Southern Proper leans into a Classic Traditional aesthetic—think heritage prep and polished casual rather than high-performance athletic wear. You will drive the design of our menswear collections, overseeing everything from trend research and color palette selection to providing fit comments and approving final samples. This role requires a highly creative designer who understands the nuance of licensed brands and can produce innovative, cohesive collections that align with our "classic" brand identity and business objectives.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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 a traditional, "lifestyle" aesthetic.</li> <li>Product Strategy: Partner with senior leadership to provide clear creative direction for fabric and print development. Ensure all products align with business goals, meet SKU requirements, and tell a strong merchandising story rooted in classic Americana.</li> <li>Collaboration &amp; Presentation: Present new trends and collections to internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with the merchandising team to define seasonal timelines and ensure creative and business goals are in sync.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Mentorship: Help guide and mentor j