Assistant Textile Designer
Summary
Creates original textile prints and patterns for apparel brands using hand-drawn and digital tools, ensuring production-ready files for global manufacturing.
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.
Position Summary:
Perry Ellis International is seeking a creative, highly organized Associate Textile Designer to join our art and design team in Miami, FL. Reporting directly to the Art Director, this position focuses 100% on pure creative execution—developing original, brand-specific prints, patterns, and surface artwork across a wide array of men’s, women’s, golf, Latin, and sleepwear lines. You will translate seasonal trends into original painted, drawn, or digitally created artwork, cleaning prints, color-reducing files, and ensuring all assets are technical, production-ready, and delivered on strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
Original Artwork & Print Creation: Create original textile prints, patterns, and surface artwork (including hand-painted florals, watercolors, and fine-art layouts) that align with seasonal concept directions across multiple brands.
Production & Technical Preparation: Execute advanced print technicals—color-reducing, cleaning artwork, indexing colors, setting up production-ready mechanicals, and putting designs into seamless repeat for global factories and vendors.
Multi-Brand Execution: Balance a high-volume workload across multiple brand portfolios (including Perry Ellis, golf, lifestyle, and licensed apparel), keeping track of distinct aesthetic guidelines and project timelines.
Trend Translation & Research: Conduct research on macro print, color, and textile trends to support the creation of fresh, market-relevant patterns and collections.
Archive & Asset Management: Maintain physical and digital print libraries, keeping raw artwork files, vector assets, and factory-ready packs organized for cross-functional access.
Qualifications:
Experience: 1-2+ years of applied print, textile, or surface design experience in the apparel/retail industry. (Note: This role requires dedicated textile/print experience; pure graphic or corporate layout design will not be considered.)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS, or BFA) in Textile Design, Print Design, Illustration, or a related surface design field preferred.
Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator) is required, particularly with tools used for color reduction, artwork cleaning, and pattern repeats.
Generative AI & Software: Experience with NedGraphics, Adobe Firefly, or AI-driven artwork tools is a plus.
Portfolio Requirement: A comprehensive surface design portfolio demonstrating hand-artistry (watercolors, florals, drawn elements), layout composition, repeat patterns, and color-reduced print executions.
Personal Attributes & Work Style:
Fine-Artistry & Layout Focus: True textile artist mindset with an understanding of hand-drawn/painted elements, scale, color application, and flow across a garment.
High-Volume Multitasker: Ability to manage multiple projects, brands, and tight deadlines simultaneously without feeling overwhelmed.
Exacting Attention to Detail: Precise focus on technical accuracy when preparing factory-ready files, mechanicals, and color separations.
Adaptable & Resilient: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
What’s In It For You?
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
- Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
- Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
- Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
- Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.
Legal Disclaimer:
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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