Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally 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®, Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Summary

The Designer for Hosiery is responsible and accountable for the entire design process from conception to production for multiple

brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for trend research, inspiration, color selection, illustrator sketches, 3D CAD design, fit comments and
final product execution.
Partner with the director of design and SVP of design in creating brand identity with a creative and current design
approach.
Partners with director of design and SVP of design to provide clear direction for fabric and print development
team.
Responsible for staying within the time and action calendar.
Partners with the merchandising team to define seasonal time frames and ensure that creative goals and business
goals are aligned.
Present trend and the line to internal and external customers.
Ensure that the product meets the price point, tells a strong merchandising story and meets SKU requirements for
the brand.
Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production ready.
Directs and mentors assistant designers and interns.
Partners with fabric team to develop new fabrications
Some travel may be required.

SKILLS:

High level of creativity with a passion for design
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color, sewing techniques, graphics, embroidery and trim.
Ability to learn new computer technology including 3-D design and nedgraphics
Strong sense of color and taste level
Strong organizational, time management, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to present in front of an audience

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree (B.A) from a college or university, major in Design
3 + years of design experience in hosiery

Designer, Hosiery