Perry Ellis International · 5 months ago
Designer, Original Penguin Men's Golf
Miami, Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expPerry Ellis International, Inc. is a company that represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Men's Golf Designer is responsible for the entire creative and technical development process of performance apparel, from initial concept to final construction, requiring collaboration across various teams to bring innovative ideas to life.
ApparelAssociationFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Manage the full development process, from initial sketches to the final sample
Design and execute across all product categories, including cut & sew knits, sweaters, tops, bottoms, and outerwear
Conduct market research to identify trends, new performance fabrics, color forecasting, and opportunities to evolve existing products
Work with merchandising to develop a collection aligned with the seasonal line plan, meeting business goals for style count and performance across main and specialty lines (e.g., Penguin Premium)
Create detailed sketches using Adobe Illustrator, communicating fabric ideas and trends
Collaborate with technical design, sourcing, graphics/trim teams, and print team throughout the development process
Approve fabrics and conduct fittings
Act as the primary point of contact with factories, providing clear direction on finishes, construction, and enhancements
Present seasonal trends and the finalized line to upper management, sales, and external customers
Provide accurate product details to Product Development to ensure proper PLM documentation and the creation of comprehensive, production-ready tech packs
Some travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a corporate apparel design environment
Demonstrated expertise in development, with a portfolio showcasing strong creative and innovative skills
Experience designing performance or sportswear and knowledge of technical fabrics is a must
Experience in Menswear
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator
Preferred
Familiarity with 3D Browzwear or Netgraphic
Direct experience in the golf or performance sportswear industry
Knowledge of the latest fabric technologies, including moisture-wicking, stretch, and other performance enhancements
Company
Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International is a fashion designer, distributor, and maker of apparel, accessories, and fragrances for men and women.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-11Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jorge Narino
Chief Financial Officer
Lynn Flynn
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-15
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