Assistant Technical Designer - PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

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.

The  Assistant Technical Designer  is providing  support  in  managing the technical life for the  brand(s) from conception to production delivery  to ensure it stays true  to the design's vision. Responsible for assisting the  day to day functions of the Technical Design Department. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with team members and  business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction.
• Assist in developing or provides with  specifications and garment construction methods for assigned product categories from initial style development and cost engineer for bulk production.
• Attend/ conduct  fit sessions with  Director, Senior Technical Designer , Design, Merchandising, to develop Brand aesthetic, silhouette and proportion within the price point for assigned categories.
• Assist in problem solving  all technical issues related to fit and execution including fabric application, construction, grading and cost engineering.
• Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction revisions to OVS partners and Direct Vendors via fit notes, diagrams, digital photos. 
• Evaluate prototype samples and fit, PPS and TOP samples for measurement, fit and construction accuracy and quality according to Brand standards. 
• Participate in maintaining consistency of technical design and product creation processes. 
• Ensure Brand consistency in aesthetic, fit and construction from vendor to vendor across all styles within a category
• Ensure calendar milestone deliverables are met
• Escalate issues when necessary and assists in  providing  root cause analysis, fact finding and possible solutions. 
• Track workload deliverables, populate sample shipment and deadlines data in the departmental tracking tools. 
• Assist /provide support in building 3d block library for the brand(s)
• Fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners.
• Build excellent working relationships with cross functional partners in Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development as well as overseas offices and Direct vendors. 

 SKILLS: 

• Experience in fitting garments for women's  products categories
• Ability to identify critical  fit issues and support cross-functional business partners  with  actionable solutions
• Experience in creating accurate technical spec packages for various categories and sizes
• General knowledge  in pattern making, grading, construction methods and garment engineering 
• General knowledge  of end to end product development and apparel production process from concept to delivery
• Knowledge of fabric and inner components is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Adept at time management with the ability to set priorities, plan and meet overlapping deadlines
• Strong  organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in  changing priorities working environment
• Dedicated team player
• Computer skills:  Google Apps, Adobe Illustrator, PLM, 
• Knowledge  or Training Certificate of a 3d Apparel Design Software ( Browzwear, Optitex)
• Knowledge or Training Certificate of  a  computer pattern making software.

 REQUIREMENTS: 

• B.A. Apparel Technical Design, or   Apparel Engineering, or job related equivalent
• 1-2+ years of experience in Technical Design or related fields

 Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected hourly rate is $25.00 - $30.00/hour.