Assistant Designer- Wovens - PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

SUMMARY

The Assistant Designer for Wovens is responsible for the administration and follow up of the product design process. Assists in the conceptual development of product lines.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for administration and follow up of product design process to include preparation of technical packages and seasonal presentation boards, understanding of PDM process, email correspondence, etc. 
• Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines. 
• Assists in ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• Provides recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to line, new concepts, etc.
• Responsible for details on design of product to include preparing and updating sketches and specifications.
• Assists with technical design fittings and ensures that updates are executed.
• Ensure product design package is complete, accurate and handed off to product development team, tech department and vendors on time for prototypes and salesmen samples.
• Monitors lab-dips, knit-downs, strike offs and handloom approvals.
• Technical sketches in Illustrator and 3D software
• Responsible for approval of sales samples to ensure garment is production-ready 

  SKILLS

•  Ability to learn how to design through technology (e.g., illustrator and photoshop a must, Ned Graphics, 3D software and PLM)
• Superior color and taste level 
• High level of creativity with a passion for design 
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and design around concepts.
• Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.