Senior Technical Designer at Perry Ellis International Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Perry Ellis International, a fashion and lifestyle company, distributor, and licensor of a broad line of high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessory.  We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, can handle multiple projects to join our team as Senior Technical Designer for Rafaella. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the direct manager to maintain established fit, construction, and quality standards and ensure compliance with those standards




• Ensure timely completion of garments to meet production deadlines




• Conduct live model fittings to evaluate how to best achieve the designer’s vision while remaining within cost & calendar requirements




• Evaluate Prototype samples, Fit samples for measurement and construction accuracy, and quality




• Review Pre Production samples for construction detail accuracy and raw materials verification




• Provide approval/rejection feedback to appropriate recipients for fit samples and size set samples for measurement and construction accuracy, and quality




• Provide technical guidance to appropriate recipients for fit samples alterations




• Populate and maintain PDM Data Tables to support product technical specifications




• Successfully build excellent working relationships with in-house colleagues in design/merch/sourcing as well as overseas agents/vendors




• Troubleshoot daily issues and partner with the direct manager to attain the best solution or course of action for a quick resolution.




• Proactively identify and solve potential development and production issues




• Perform related duties as assigned or necessary

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the entire women’s sportswear apparel production process, domestic and oversees product development, from concept to delivery




• Knowledge of apparel construction (methods & machinery) for both sample making and bulk production




• Knowledge of pattern making and grading




• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills




• Must be flexible and have the ability to openly embrace changes dictated by market conditions




• Skill in creating concise technical spec packages for use by our vendors




• Ability to analyze fit issues and propose valid & actionable solutions




• Knowledge of  PLM, Illustrator, Gmail, Google Suite




• Time management: ability to organize time used effectively to meet various strict deadline dates

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design or Fashion Design or equivalent direct work experience




• 8 years of experience in Technical Design

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