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 Textile Designer is responsible for creating and producing original graphic and/or textile print designs that appropriately reflect the assigned brand’s aesthetics within assigned calendar deadlines. The designer has experience effectively creating artwork layouts and pattern repeats.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create original artwork for prints, woven's, and graphics seasonally in support of multiple brands as needed.
Ability to translate trends, concepts, and direction for creation of brand specific prints
Create original artwork from design direction
Advanced skill level using design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Ned Graphics to execute designs, color reduce, put into technical repeat, and manipulate purchased artwork
Analyze artwork to determine best print execution and printing techniques
Ensure prints are executed correctly for scale and placement as per design specs
Manage artwork requests and deadlines to ensure calendar dates are met
Ensures that final artwork is correct for production ready standards and mechanicals.
Research current trends and concepts in order to create brand specific original artwork
Effectively partners with design on all execution and business needs
Continually expand upon expert knowledge of current trends, color and technical skill sets
Manage paperwork and download of purchased artwork.
Maintain and organize our physical and digital libraries and archives as needed.

SKILLS:

Advanced proficiency and expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Ned Graphics or related program
Strong artistic background including the ability to create conceptual and final art in several different mediums
Knowledge of print and textile design.
Strong familiarity with current trends, color, and design
Self motivated and skilled at handling multiple projects and working with multiple designers
Works well under pressure with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail
Good interpersonal communication and collaboration with cross functional partners

Requirements

BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design, Textile Design Illustration or related field
Experience in design, preferably in the retail or textile industry is a plus
4+ years of applied print/graphic design experience
Field related portfolio