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Perry Ellis International · 1 month ago

Senior Technical Designer

Portland, Oregon, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands, and they are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Designer to lead the technical development of their Men’s Swim product line. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure products meet standards for fit, quality, and brand identity while driving cost-effective solutions.

ApparelAssociationFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetail

Responsibilities

Partner with Design to interpret creative concepts into technically sound products, utilizing 3D development tools to accelerate prototyping, visualize construction, and support design decision‑making

Build and maintain comprehensive tech packs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability across all Men’s Swim styles. Create and update specs, BOMs, construction details, and graded measurement charts

Develop and refine construction methods, identifying cost‑effective solutions without compromising quality or performance

Lead team through fit approvals from concept to production, ensuring a consistent fit experience, evaluating prototypes, and providing precise technical direction to vendors

Communicate daily with global vendors to resolve technical challenges and maintain development momentum

Apply deep knowledge of pattern making, grading, and marker efficiency to optimize fit, consistency, and material usage

Lead block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with Design Team on new fits for development

Adhere to multiple calendar deadlines, monitoring progress of all samples from development to pre-production, including wear tests and size set samples

Participate in continuous improvement of established technical design and product development processes

Manage 1-2 direct reports, through coaching and mentorship fostering growth and strong performance

Lead special projects and assignments as needed