Packaging Designer

Perry Ellis International•New York, NY

4d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically 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® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and Sheets.
Technical expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.
Specialized knowledge of Label Matrix and PCMate Platinum for RFID and price ticket generation.
Strong structural design capabilities and understanding of material costs and production
Excellent time management and the ability to multitask across several high-priority projects.
Ability to communicate ideas through CAD and Technical drawings
Bachelor’s degree
3–5 years of experience in packaging design, trim development, or a production-related role.
Proven experience working with die lines, production-ready artwork, and global supplier communication.
Familiarity with retail-specific ticketing requirements and legal labeling standards for consumer goods.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of packaging and trims from initial research and concept design to sourcing and final vendor approval.
Develop innovative packaging graphics and structural designs specifically engineered for mass production.
Create and modify technical die lines while ensuring all design files are production-ready.
Research consumer and market trends to apply relevant materials and substrates to new designs.
Collaborate with Brand and Marketing teams to draft packaging briefs and finalize artwork.
Coordinate with Quality Control and Legal departments to ensure all warning labels and regulatory requirements are met.
Approve physical pre-production samples, shade bands, and trim cards, maintaining organized records by Purchase Order.
Manage the creation and dispatch of customer-specific price tickets, RFID tags, and stickers for special projects.
Communicate daily with external suppliers to finalize production files and provide project status updates.
Identify and correct errors on labels, hangtags and RFID tags
Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all received trims and production samples.