Associate Graphic Designer - PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company,  through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally 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®,  Jantzen® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third  parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus®  for golf apparel. 

We are currently looking for a Junior Graphic Designer to join our team in New York, NY! 

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 Art  Director and 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. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist the Art Director and 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. 

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 1 - 3+ years experience in graphic design with an impressive portfolio. • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Illustrator.

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