ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL DESIGNER FashionCareerFair: Interviews on April 18th - Portland, United States - Perry Ellis International

Description

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 appar

SUMMARY
Participate in creating and maintaining all technical specifications for assigned products. Participate in maintaining appropriate fit, patterns and construction for assigned products.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building and maintaining technical specifications for assigned products e.g., BOM, construction, measurements, cutting, packaging, and associated technical images, etc. according to established criteria.
Building and maintaining patterns from concept prototypes through final fit approval.
Learn to work with Merchandising/Design to determine and maintain appropriate fit for assigned products.
Complete technical specifications and patterns according to deadlines.
Release technical specifications and patterns to appropriate recipients. Ship hard goods e.g., prototype garments, styling/construction mock-ups, appropriate recipients.
Track and monitor progress of Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples in relation to deadlines.
Facilitate and lead fittings in assigned products.

Participate in evaluating Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples for fit, measurement and construction accuracy and quality.

Provide approval/rejection feedback of Fit samples, Size Set samples and Pre Production samples for fit, measurement and construction accuracy and quality to appropriate recipients.

Assist technical and pattern guidance to appropriate recipients for Fit samples, Size Set samplesand Pre Production samples.
Gain insight in providing Merchandising/Design with construction/pattern options for cost efficiency.
Participate in maintaining consistency of technical design and product creation processes.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Computer skills:
MS Windows, Google Apps, Illustrator, PLM, pattern design software (Optitex preferred), 3D rendering software
digital camera operation
Basic pattern making experience
Basic garment construction knowledge
Basic garment fit experience
Basic pattern grading knowledge
Basic fabrics and trims knowledge
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good analytical and mathematical skills
Acute attention to detail
Ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities
Dedicated team player

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A.A. Apparel Design or Apparel Production, or job related equivalent
2-3 years experience in technical design and pattern making

SAVE THE DATE
Perry Ellis will be exhibiting at the Fashion Career Fair.
Interview from the comfort of your home on Thursday, April 18th from 1pm to 5pm Eastern via video chat.
This event is open to experienced, wholesale fashion industry job seekers. Registration is required. Visit for more details.
Sorry, store/field positions will not be represented at this event.
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