Men's Designer, Surf Collection

Perry Ellis International

Miami, FL

Full Time

Senior

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically 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, and Farah. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike for swimwear, and Callaway, PGA TOUR, and Jack Nicklaus for golf apparel. We're looking for a talented and passionate Men's Surf Collection Designer to join our team! If you live and breathe surf culture and have a knack for creating innovative, market-leading designs, we want to hear from you. You'll be responsible for the entire design process, from initial concept to final production, ensuring our surf lifestyle apparel truly stands out.

Key Responsibilities

Drive trend research, inspiration, and color selection to create fresh and compelling designs for our men's surf collection.
Own the design process from concept development, illustrator sketches, and CAD designs through to fit comments and final product execution.
Partner with the Director and SVP of Design to shape our brand identity and provide clear direction to our fabric and print development teams.
Work closely with the merchandising team to align creative goals with business objectives, ensuring products meet price points, tell a strong merchandising story, and fulfill SKU requirements.
Stay on track with the seasonal time and action calendar, ensuring all design milestones are met.
Confidently present trends and new lines to internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating your vision.
Approve sales samples to guarantee garments are production-ready and meet high standards.
Help direct and mentor assistant designers and interns, fostering their growth and development.
Travel as needed to gather inspiration, visit suppliers, or attend industry events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a college or university with a major in Design.
5+ years of design experience, preferably within the men's surf industry.
A high level of creativity and a genuine passion for design, especially within the surf lifestyle.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Ability to quickly learn new computer technologies, including 3-D design and NedGraphics.
A strong sense of color and refined taste level.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to confidently present in front of an audience.

Nice to Have

Experience within the men's surf industry.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Design or related field.
5+ years of relevant design experience.

Working at Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment. They value diversity and are dedicated to fair employment practices, including hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation.

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