SUMMARY
Perry Ellis International, a fashion and lifestyle company, distributor, and licensor of a broad line of high-quality men’s and women’s apparel and accessory.
Our corporate headquarters are located in Miami, Florida. We also have offices located in New York, Portland, and Tampa.
We are looking for a Product Coordinator to be a liaison between design, tech design, merchandising and overseas partners in our Portland office which focuses on the Nike Swim brand.
This position will be responsible for assisting in the development of all trims and fabrics and ensuring all developments hit key calendar dates and gates.
Including ordering and receiving of salesman samples prior to market week and having final approval on pre-production samples before production begins.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Concise & direct email communication with overseas LO / vendors
Ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including fabric detail sheets, test reports and pricing info
Maintain in-house color standard library and send out standards as needed by overseas LO / vendors
Send out lab dip requests and print artwork for development
Review lab dip, trim and print submits with design team and advise comments / approvals in PLM and to LO / vendors
Maintain PLM with job requests and up to date comments
Work with QC and TD team to ensure new trims and fabrics are sourced to the necessary standards
Attend tech sheet hand offs with design and tech design and ensure correct fabrics and trims are being identified
Participate in weekly meetings with design, merch & tech design to discuss development progress
Write fabric and salesman sample POs
Assist with receiving salesman samples and allocation to global sales team
Review and comment on pre-production samples
Assist in maintaining the fabric and trim library
Order fabrics & trims as needed for sample sew team
Assist with special projects assigned to the Product Development team
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Strong written and verbal skills
Experience with communication to overseas vendors
Must be highly organized with strong aptitude for spreadsheet building
Superior color / hue discrimination
Knowledge of apparel production calendars and timelines
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management Software (PLM)
Ability to work independently and set deadlines
Ability to multitask and work in a fast pace environment with multiple deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of Adobe design programs ideal but not a requirement
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed for trade shows and visiting vendors / suppliers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires the normal demands of any job, such as sitting, standing, carrying items
Ability to pack and move boxes up to 40lb with the assistance of a hand truck
Ability to move and carry rolls of fabric
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with focus on Apparel Development and / or 1-2 years experience in an Apparel Development field