Perry Ellis International · 11 hours ago
Assistant Designer
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPerry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. As the Assistant Designer, you will manage the administrative aspects of the product design process, support the design team's vision, and ensure timely execution from concept to production.
ApparelAssociationFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Design Development Support: Actively participate in the creative process by providing recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to the line, and new concepts
Technical Sketching & Specification: Responsible for the precise design details of products, including preparing and consistently updating technical sketches (in Adobe Illustrator) and specifications
Product Consistency: Assist in ensuring that the product design is cohesive, trend-relevant, and aligned with Perry Ellis's established business strategy and brand aesthetic
Fittings & Execution: Lead or actively participate in technical design fittings, clearly defining and communicating go-forward directives to ensure updates are executed accurately and on time
Design Package Completion: Ensure the product design package is complete, accurate, and handed off on time to the product development team, technical design department, and vendors for the creation of prototypes and salesmen samples
Approval Process Management: Monitor and manage the approval process for material and color components, including lab-dips, knit-downs, strike-offs, and handlooms
Qualification
Required
A college degree in Fashion Design is required
Required mastery of technical design software, including Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Strong design and conceptual skills with a thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, sewing techniques, graphics, and trim
The ability to think three-dimensionally and visualize the final garment from a swatch or sketch to the body
Excellent ability to identify, combine, and approve colors effectively within the collection
Strong presentation and verbal/written communication skills to clearly convey design directives and influence others
Preferred
Familiarity with advanced design technology (e.g., Ned Graphics, PLM systems) is a plus and demonstrates an ability to learn
Company
Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International is a fashion designer, distributor, and maker of apparel, accessories, and fragrances for men and women.
Founded in 1967
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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