SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER - WOMEN'S

Company Overview 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. SUMMARY: The Senior Technical Designer is responsible for building and maintaining the specs and fit of the garment from initial design concept through to final fit approval for the women's categories. This role is responsible to ensure fit consistency and Brand standards for construction throughout the given category are maintained. This position requires a higher level of technical, process management and problem solving skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction. Build excellent working relationships with cross functional partners in Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development as well as overseas offices and Direct vendors. Develop specifications and garment construction methods for assigned product categories from initial style development and cost engineer for bulk production. Attend fit sessions with Team, to develop Brand aesthetic, silhouette and proportion within the price point for assigned categories. Problem solves all technical issues related to fit and execution including fabric application, construction, grading and cost engineering. Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction revisions to OVS partners and Direct Vendors via fit notes, diagrams, ¼ scale pattern corrections, digit