ABOUT PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company’s collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men’s and women’s swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An 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. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.

SUMMARY:

The Junior Graphic Designer plays a role in helping to drive the messaging of the brand and what it stands for across all consumer and trade touch points. This role is responsible for assisting the Senior Graphic Designer in design, development and execution of a wide range of creative projects for the brand, ranging from brand identity to seasonal campaigns, advertising and promotional materials, visual merchandising, packaging, e-commerce, e-mail blasts, social media, and more.

SKILLS:

• Strong design aesthetic and good understanding of website design, digital media, typography, page layout and packaging.
• Understanding of brand positioning and communication.
• Ability to communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Able to handle a number of projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Responsible for following the workload calendar, and delivering work on time. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Willing to learn, excited by new challenges.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator. Adobe Premiere and After Effects is a plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS/BFA in Graphic Design.
• Minimum 2-4 years experience in graphic design with an impressive portfolio. • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.
  Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $25.00 - $33.00/hour.
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  Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company’s commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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• Assist the Senior Graphic Designer in designing, developing and executing branding and seasonal campaigns, marketing and promotional materials, and packaging.
• Develop and design logos, seasonal graphics, hang tags, labels and trims.
• Layout seasonal guidelines.
• Organize and maintain trim library.
• Stay current on design and fashion trends.