PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC
Senior Designer - Women's Swimwear (Creative Design)
SUMMARY
Responsible to follow the design direction from Nike to create Women's specific swim product to perform in the water. The job requires market research, creating inspiration/mood boards, creating color and print stories, designing new styles, in charge of approving fit/patterns as well as working toward a business strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee management of Associate/Assistant Designers (if applicable)
Responsible for the entire product design process from initial market research/ inspiration boards to designing 2D sketches, and working on pattern/specs and fit.
Presentations of seasonal designs to sales or key accounts.
Actively participates in the conceptual development of product lines (i.e., sells ideas/concepts and convinces others to adopt a course of action).
Monitor and ensure adherence to Time and Action /Design calendar deadlines.
Design and develop seasonal styles that are consistent with the nike brand direction that supports the business unit strategy.
Work with the development team to source new fabrics and trims that perform in the water.
Research and interpret trends in styling, color, fabrics, and findings for a seasonal trend presentation in global markets.
Ensures that product is consistent with market trends as well as the business strategy.
Closely work with the merchandising and marketing teams to create the right product for the consumer.
Direct development of sales tools such as CADS and Board Presentations.
Oversee, prepare, and maintain color CADs and tech sheets.
Approve lab dip process, digital print strike-offs, and knit-downs, approvals.
Responsible for artwork schematic for print, jacquards, and trim for development.
Works collaboratively with product coordinators, sourcing, tech department, and merchandising to bring the vision to commercially viable product decisions.
Provides insight regarding style and fit of product during presentations.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Strong computer knowledge of Adobe CC software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Optitex)
Ability to learn how to design through new/advanced technology. (3D software).
Strong design and conceptual skills in Women's swimwear (including construction, fit, support).
Ability to design concepts with a strong sense of style and color.
Thorough knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, colorways, textiles, sewing techniques, graphics, embroidery, and trim.
Strong organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.
Pattern making/garment construction knowledge and experience.
Ability to design to cost according to the target FOB's.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to conduct consumer research/ focus groups.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
College degree in Fashion Design or related field.
8-10 years of swimwear experience.