Associate Technical Designer

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 Associate Technical Designer helps construct the technical specifications packets, creates fit comments during fittings and inputs formal written/visual comments in PLM. Managing the technical life for their brand(s) from conception to production, to ensure the product stays true to the designer’s vision. Responsible for assisting in the day to day functions of the Technical Design Department.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Revises and reveals technical specification packages in PLM to maintain standard block measurements and construction requirements of a brand. 
• Evaluates photo, fit, PP samples: measurements, construction. Input formal written and visual comments in PLM for the vendors to understand how to proceed with production. 
• Writes fit comments during  live model and virtual fittings with the technical designer and designers, to evaluate the fit and communicate solutions with the vendor. 
• Researches, measures market samples to prepare market comparison reports. 
• Works with pattern makers to make sure drawing specs are complete and accurate.
• Assists/provides technical assistance and support to vendors/contractors/customers/agents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Files samples in an organized location for easy retrieval/reference.

SKILLS:

• Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of apparel and construction.
• Knowledge of pattern making and grading.
• General knowledge of apparel production process.
• Skill in creating technical specification packages.
• Skill in working with computer software programs: i.e. PLM, Illustrator, Optitex, Browzwear, Clo.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to various apparel categories, brands, sizes.
• Ability to organize time effectively to meet various, strict deadlines.

 REQUIREMENTS 

• B.A. Apparel Design, Technical Design or Apparel Production
• 2+ years experience in technical design and/or pattern making
• Proficient in PLM, Word, Excel, Illustrator