Assistant Technical Designer: Shape Brand Aesthetics & Fit

perryellisinternational; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

MAP Program

Employee Discounts

Engagement Events

Job summary

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support the technical design process from prototype to production across multiple brand categories.

The role maintains design intent, evaluates fit and construction, and collaborates with Design, PD and Sourcing to ensure accurate specs, PPS/TOP samples and timely communication with vendors. A BA in Apparel Design or related field and 1–2+ years in technical design or pattern making are required; proficiency in PLM,

Qualifications

• B.A. Apparel Design, Technical Design or Apparel Production.
• 1-2+ years experience in technical design and/or pattern making.
• Proficient in PLM, Word, Excel, Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining consistency of the technical design and product creation processes.
• Evaluate Prototype, Fit, PPS and TOP samples for measurement, fit and construction accuracy.
• Prep samples for fittings following fit meeting schedules.
• Attend fit sessions with Technical Design, Design & PD teams to develop brand aesthetic, silhouette and proportion.
• Accurately note fit comments during live model and virtual fittings to support post-fit communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Apparel construction

Pattern making

Grading

PLM

Illustrator

Optitex

Browzwear

Clo

Team player

Vendor collaboration

Education

BA Apparel Design

Technical Design background

Tools

PLM

Illustrator

Optitex

Photoshop

Browzwear

Clo

Job description

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Technical Designer to support the technical design process from prototype to production across multiple brand categories.

The role maintains design intent, evaluates fit and construction, and collaborates with Design, PD and Sourcing to ensure accurate specs, PPS/TOP samples and timely communication with vendors. A BA in Apparel Design or related field and 1–2+ years in technical design or pattern making are required; proficiency in PLM,