PRODUCT DEVELOPER

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: This position is responsible for Nike swim apparel & swim gear product development. Works with appropriate cross-functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Sourcing & external partners) to develop trims, fabrics, prints, & accessories for Nike swim ensuring high product integrity. Making sure all development hits key calendar dates and gates. RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily communication with liaison office partners & external suppliers for all aspects of swim development Concise & direct email communication Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained Maintain in-house color standard library and send out standards as needed to vendors Send out lab dip requests and print artwork for development Review lab dip, trim and print submits with team and advise comments/approvals Attend various weekly development meetings Manages follow-up and problem resolution in a timely manner with attention to detail. Collaborates with design, merchandising, & technical design to effectively execute product development deliverables. Leads on time development according to critical dates, specific product needs, and profitability goals. Support an efficient process and communication flow between all cross-functional departments. Assist in packaging, hangtag, & label development Maintains and manages PLM Use PLM to maintain develo