Senior Design Director

Perry Ellis InternationalNew York, NY
2d$175,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Sr. Design Director will oversee all the design functions for Perry Ellis Collection under the leadership of the Creative Director.

Requirements

  • Strong working knowledge of apparel construction and technologies, materials & trims to create innovative designs.
  • Extensive knowledge of fabrics, printing techniques, & trim details.
  • Ability to inspire a team and lead the creative design process.
  • Proven leadership/management skills.
  • Strong listening and negotiation skills and ability to interpret product feedback.
  • Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of the organization.
  • Proven time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts; ability to conceptually visualize and build a line.
  • Fashion Design Degree
  • 8-10 years of design experience
  • 3+ years of managerial experience
  • Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of Fabric Design software, 3D rendering software, online collaboration tools, and AI a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct design process for a given season, by building strong, balanced assortments that include core, “key items” and lifestyle items as it pertains to multiple product categories.
  • Works closely with the Creative Director to create and distribute seasonal Color, Concept and Print/Pattern direction.
  • Responsible for directing and executing the entire product design process to include market research, consumer insights, concept, color and print alignment, designing, sketching, specing and fit.
  • Create designs that support merchant line plans, assortment strategies, price points and overall creative direction.
  • Continuous development of fabrics, prints and trims every season, working together with the sourcing department, to achieve directed product integrity requirements.
  • Accountable for process improvement, while supporting business strategies and seeking opportunities to positively affect division/company.
  • Fully responsible for ensuring that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interprets international/domestic concepts and trends as it relates to market demands, brand image and business strategy.
  • Ensure product design package is complete, accurate and handed off to product development team, tech department and vendors on time for prototypes and salesmen samples.
  • Train and develop a design team to meet deadlines and achieve results. Provide timely and meaningful performance feedback through the ongoing year end review process. Ensures participation in all appropriate training programs.
  • Some domestic travel for design inspiration as well as for sales presentations with account buyers and trade shows.
  • Some international travel for design development, fabric sourcing, and in-line garment approvals.
  • Work with Designers, Merchandisers and Technical Designers to approve final fit samples
  • Manage/Direct Design Team
  • Partner with in house Marketing teams to ensure key understanding and execution of on-garment branding, and communication of brand themes and key product attributes for purposes of showroom presentation, in store displays and social media.
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