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Job DescriptionThe Designer will play a pivotal role in creating our suiting, bottoms, and outerwear lines for Perry Ellis. We're looking for a proactive, hard-working individual who is ready to take ownership of the entire design process, from initial concept to final production.This role is Full-time ONSITE in New York City (Bryant Park).Responsibilities:Own the creative vision. Actively develop and present new product line concepts, inspiring the team to bring your ideas to life.Drive the design process. Manage the full design lifecycle, including market research, creating inspiration boards, sketching, and developing CADs. You'll partner with various departments to ensure a smooth flow of information.Stay ahead of the curve. Continuously research market trends, study our competitors, and walk the floor to anticipate what's next in novate and refine. Update our best-selling products and use your creativity to design the next big thing.Align creativity with business goals. Work closely with the merchandising team to create a strong seasonal story that meets creative and business goals, including price points and SKU requirements.Ensure quality and value. Focus on the details to ensure every product has a high-perceived value and meets our standards for quality and fit.Conduct insightful research. Analyze and present findings on trends in color, print, silhouette, fabric, and trim.Collaborate and communicate. Participate in design meetings, present your ideas, and create presentation boards and other tools to sell your designs.Bring designs to life. Create detailed flat sketches, fabric and body CADs, and manage updates throughout the season. Pitch and approve fabric colorways, hand looms, and lab dips.Lead fittings and updates. Actively participate in all fittings, providing comments and updating sketches as needed.Maintain a clear pipeline. Attend internal progress meetings with a strong understanding of product status.Collaborate across teams. Partner with Technical Designers, Product Developers, and Fabric Teams to ensure PLM packages are accurate, updated, and submitted on time. This includes trim sheets, bill of materials, and summary sketches.Managing the team. Ensure all tasks are executed accurately and on schedule. Individual will be working closely with the Senior Designer, Technical Design Team, Merchandising Team, Product Development Team, and Sourcing Team on a daily basis. Designer will be mentoring and managing an assistant designer.Travel as needed. Some travel may be required to support design initiatives.Skills:A high level of creativity and a true passion for design.Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.Strong knowledge of tailored fabrics and the construction of suiting and outerwear.The ability to quickly learn new technology, including 3D design and Nedgraphics.A strong eye for detail.Excellent organizational, time management, communication, and presentation skills.The ability to confidently present ideas to an audience and communicate their vision effectively.Requirements:Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Design from an accredited college or university.5+ years of design experience in men's suiting and/or this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsBasic Life and AD&D Insurance UnitedHealthcare Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance is no cost to our associates. Coverage is equal to one times (1x) an associate's annual salary, up to a maximum of $450,000. Age reduction does apply after age 65. Short-Term Disability Insurance UnitedHealthcare Short-Term Disability Insurance is no cost to our associates. Coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days after date of hire and is equal to 60% of an associate's weekly salary, up to a maximum of $2,000 per week. Total Behavioral Health (Formerly EAP) Cigna Finding a path to better mental and emotional well-being can be challenging, but as a Cigna Healthcare customer, access to resources like therapy, coaching, and stress relief support is available. Assistance is offered 24/7. Visit or call the number on your ID card to learn more. Member Assistance Program (MAP) UnitedHealthcare Medical issues can take a toll on your work and home life. UnitedHealthcare Member Assistance Program (MAP) provides you and your family personal and confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access your MAP benefit today. Call 1-877-660-3806, TTY 711.Translators are available for non-English speakers. MAP is available to all full time employees Global Travel Assistance Program UnitedHealthcare While traveling, you and your family may receive emergency medical, financial, legal, and communication assistance. For more information, associates may call (800) 527-0218. Tuition Reimbursement Program Tuition reimbursement is offered to associates who select a field of study that is job-related. Associates are eligible for Tuition Reimbursement after completing (1) year of service. Please see plan details for more information. The allowable annual tuition reimbursement is $2,500 - January 1st to December 31st. Clothing Discount All associates receive a 30% off clothing discount at all of our company retail stores and e-commerce sites.Medical Insurance Cigna and Kaiser Permanente We offer a choice of PPO, EPO, HMO and HDHP medical plans, including prescription drug benefits. Kaiser only available for associates who reside in California and Oregon. Health Savings Account (HSA) American Benefit Administrators A Health Savings Account (HSA) is available with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) medical plan. It is a tax-advantage medical savings bank account owned by the associates where pre-tax contributions are made. Dental Insurance UnitedHealthcare Associates have the option of choosing between a Dental HMO (DHMO) and two Dental PPO (DPPO) plans. It is necessary to choose a primary dentist if enrolling in the DHMO plan. DHMO is not available in all states. Vision Insurance UnitedHealthcare We offer two vision options - Base and Buy-Up plans. Base plan offers new frames every 24 months and the Buy-Up plan offers frames every 12 months. Both plans offer in-network and out-of-network benefits for lenses, contacts, and frames. Additionally, associates may save up to 15% off standard Lasik procedures. Health Care/ Dependent Flex Spending Account (FSAs) American Benefit Administrators Flexible Spending Account (FSAs) allow associates to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for health care spending and dependent care.401(K) Retirement Plan Charles Schwab You are 100% vested from 1st date of enrollment. You may receive a match of $0.35 for every dollar you contribute up to the first 6% of your contributions into the Plan.Personal Time Off Paid Time Off applies to full-time associates, working 30 hours or more. Full-time associates will receive a total of 48 hours (6 days) of personal time upon successful completion of 90 days of employment at PEI (except NY Location). New York - NY associates will receive 56 hours (7 days) of personal time on day 1 of employment (no proration). Vacation Time Off Full-time associates will receive 80 hours (10 days) of vacation time upon successful completion of 90 days of employment. Floating Days (DC Only) Distribution Center associates will receive two (2) floating says per fiscal year to supplement Martin Luther King and Black Friday, days that our Distribution Centers operate.Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also:Email your resume in Word to:Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : SP12-1877594 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.Steve Pagnozzi - Senior Recruitment ManagerFor Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/12/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Creative Circle will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact your Recruiter (the person you'll be interviewing with) or a member of our Human Resources team to make arrangements. United Healthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Creative Circle.Copyright 1999 - 2025. CreativeCircle, Inc. All rights reserved.Minimum Salary: 88,000Maximum Salary: 100,000Salary Unit: Yearly