Overview of Company
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 42 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
Manage the development and execution of fashion products in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy for accessories.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion.
- Executes merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals.
- Manages national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins with sales, planning, sourcing and management
- Understand target customer….shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
- Research in conjunction with design new fabrics and concepts and communicate market trends to identify new business opportunities
- Analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities
- Strong presentation skills, confidence presenting to a large audience
- Support sales staff in all design related needs
- Work with marketing department to ensure brand image is consistent
- Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs
- Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand
- Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel
- Work directly with upper management on all facets of merchandising and design projects
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of product development process
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
- Ability to interact with varying personalities
- Must have ability to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to those both inside and outside the organization
- Proficient in MS Office and Google
- Knowledge of product development process and brand management
REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years in merchandising, preferably in apparel/fashion
- Bachelors Degree
- Knowledge of retail math
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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