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Job Description MAIN FUNCTION: Execute purchasing and planning activities within the assigned categories. Assume responsibility for planning requirements and supply chain management to ensure timely deliveries of goods. Perform all operational activities related to the procurement of products, materials, and/or services. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in business discipline, or equivalent, • 8+ years procurement experience, preferably in consumer electronics, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in English, • Proven knowledge and experience in supplier management, working with contract manufacturers, sourcing, and supply chain and inventory management, • Strong negotiating skills, • Advanced skills of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, • ERP/MRP experience; Power BI a plus, • Self-starter with high level of motivation, process driven, • Well organized with good attention to details The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: • PNY Suppliers, • PNY Staff To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Purchase Order Management, including but not limited to RFQs, issue POs timely and accurately, update pricing and ship dates, and review and update production scheduling, • Execute MRP; review and analyze forecasts as needed related to inventory liability and on time delivery, • Responsible to work with PNY Suppliers on purchase order modifications requests and communicate to other internal departments, as needed, • Optimizing supply chain to achieve goals and objectives across all product lines, all regions and during all market conditions, • Assist with implementation of supply chain initiatives, • Provide market intelligence followed by recommendations to ensure PNY is competitive and profitable, • Work with suppliers to enhance PNY’s product line portfolio, • Work with Planning department to review demand on a weekly basis, analyze forecasts, production plans, • Daily communication with overseas and domestic suppliers- RFQs, addressing issues, tracking shipment schedules, • Accountable for problem solving through root cause investigation, resolve receiving/quality issues, trace product qualifications and communicate within PNY employees and Suppliers, • Track and manage open supplier issues, along with escalating and resolving, • Support Quarterly Business Reviews including but not limit to data collection, analysis, and presentation slide., • Perform category reporting as needed; including Open Backlog, Spend Analysis, category reports, etc., • Maintain Procurement related part and supplier information in company ERP system, • Support RMA department with RMA process with supplier open repairs, as needed, • For category requiring contract manufacturing:, • Work closely with CMs by managing consigned parts and raw material, • Issue work orders, material & parts to internal jobs, • Oversee inventory receipts of PNY consigned material and finished goods, • Work with Finance’s Inventory Control department to ensure inventory at contract manufacturers is properly reconciled. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. BENEFITS OVERVIEW: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses. Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training. Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and ID theft coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.

Job Description Head of International Supply Chain Fort Lee, NJ - In Person $200K–$300K (BOE) Company Overview • Learn product lines, construction methods, and technical specs quickly, • Read and interpret CAD drawings and product documentation, • Source and vet new overseas factories (Vietnam, China, others), • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and production capacity, • Maintain strong vendor relationships and a diversified supply network, • Create and manage 6–12 month product forecasts, • Coordinate production flow, container schedules, and factory lead times, • Ensure product quality via third-party or in-house inspections, • Troubleshoot delays, solve scheduling conflicts, and fast-track when needed, • 7+ years in overseas purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain leadership, • Deep knowledge of product manufacturing and international trade, • Ability to read CAD or engineering drawings, • Experience working with vendors in China, Vietnam, or similar markets, • Strong negotiation, forecasting, and planning skills, • Experience managing multi-factory logistics and vendor performance, • Experience sourcing and managing overseas vendor relationships, • Ability to read and understand product drawings and specifications, • Proven success in forecasting and production planning, • Track record of solving overseas quality and scheduling issues, • Highly competitive salary + bonus potential, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) plan with employer match, • Generous PTO and holiday schedule Email Resume: Apply Online: Refer a friend, get up to $1000!??

Job Description Job Title: Product Manager - Impulse & Seasonal Location: New Providence, NJ (hybrid) Position Overview: As a Product Manager for the Impulse and Seasonal team, you will be responsible for managing the development of impulse and seasonal product from concept to creation. This role is dynamic to say the least, as it embodies both product development and merchandising. To be successful in this role, you must have a good understanding of the product life cycle and have the ability to work within tight deadlines while managing multiple products at once. Detail orientation, flexibility, and fast pace are also key attributes of this role. Responsibilities: • Focus on new ideation and concept generation (new brands/programs, product extensions to existing brands/programs or stand-alone products) that fill missing category voids., • Conduct market research to identify current and upcoming trends, retail gaps in product and packaging, and perform competitive retail landscape., • Continually identify and drive improvements in existing product lines to ultimately deliver a better-performing product, drive cost savings, and increase product appeal and retail sales., • Collaborate with design and product engineering team members to generate and execute new product and packaging concepts. Collaborate with design team members to generate style guide direction, oversee product and packaging creation., • Produce trend and concept boards as needed for new product and customer meetings. Provide direction to marketing support team to create presentations, including mock-up samples, prototypes and presentation boards., • Work closely with other merchandising team members to manage the brands and/or programs for the Impulse business division., • Perform margin analysis on programs and work with team to continually improve overall financial performance of SKU’s., • Oversee daily communication with overseas office on issues of new product development/sourcing, costing & price negotiations and sampling/prototyping., • Assist in providing item, costing and margin information to sales team on programs., • Accompany sales team on presentations and sales calls as needed., • Relate customer feedback to design and overseas teams to adjust artwork, packaging, retail price points and margins., • Review and comment on all production approval samples and work with overseas office to correct all issues before items go into production., • Monitor and analyze POS of active SKU’s to carve out upcoming product improvement and line plan alteration strategies., • Work with testing/compliance team on new and existing products to make sure products are safe, age-appropriate and properly labeled for retail., • Provide guidelines, product direction, pricing, samples and other presentation tools for industry trade shows and events. What You’ll Bring: • 3-5 years of product management/merchandising experience required, preferably in a CPG/manufacturing company, • Impulse and/or Seasonal category experience is highly preferred, • Experience communicating with overseas suppliers highly preferred; flexibility to take overseas work calls is required, • Advanced skills in Powerpoint and Excel required, • Ability to work on tight deadlines and fast paced environment required, • Strong attention to details required

Job Description Job Title: Director Strategic Sourcing Job Location: New Providence, NJ (hybrid on as needed basis) Overview: The Director Strategic Sourcing will play a critical role in developing and executing our sourcing diversification initiative while navigating market uncertainty to set HGU up for continued future success. Our ideal candidate will come to us with hardgoods category experience sourcing in a variety of countries and is able to commute to our New Providence, NJ office as needed to meet with partner teams, ensure sample quality, etc. What You’ll Do: • Identify and execute new opportunities across the business line to proactively source customer-compliant suppliers and new products that achieve our cost savings targets and quality standards., • Identify SKUs, current forecasts, and vendors., • Prepare and share Request for Quote, RFQ, with target costs., • Review quotes and negotiate costs with vendors., • Execute RFQ comparison forms for accurate cost comparisons., • Facilitate Vendor Qualification Checklist, VQC., • Develop interface with Audit team (Third Party and Internal)., • Interface with US and Shanghai (SHO) Creative Merchandising teams – support new development with vendor quotes and samples within timeline required for business award., • Responsible for building/maintaining positive relationships with factories/suppliers that provide quality goods and value-added services that meet and/or exceed our customers’ value expectations., • Interface with Global Sourcing:, • Timeline Management, • Special Projects, • Factory Certification, • Follow up on the status of New Vendors, • Address Factory and/or Sourcing challenges when current factories require it, • Execute global sourcing projects for low risk, medium risk, and high-risk categories., • Lead India-specific sourcing initiatives., • Drive Costing Analysis and Cost Reductions, • Vendor Price Increases – Margin Analysis and Negotiation, • Special Projects and Margin Analysis, • Cost Re-engineering, • Replenishment Items, • Consolidated Purchase Orders, • Tooling/Molding Investments Experience: • 8+ Years experience in Global Sourcing for hard good Categories: Toy, Stationery, Compounds, HBA, Activity Kits, Crafts, Seasonal, Home Décor, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Excellent time management skills including the ability to accommodate off-hours meetings with overseas teams, • Extensive Travel required- 40% travel to domestic and international factories, • MUST have the ability to commute to our New Providence, NJ office on an as-needed basis

Job DescriptionSalary: Phillip Jeffries is looking for a leader to join our Supply Chain Team! The Director, Manufacturing plays a critical role in driving operational excellence and product quality across our manufacturing operations. This leader will oversee daily production, implement lean manufacturing practices, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. By enhancing efficiency and ensuring high standards, this role directly supports Phillip Jeffries mission to deliver exceptional products and services to our clients. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Supply Chain and will be on-site at our Fairfield, NJ HQ 5 days per week. What you will be doing: Leadership: • Demonstrate commitment to Phillip Jeffries Great & Worthy Purpose (GWP), Mission, Vision, and Values through daily leadership actions, • Ensure high-quality manufacturing standards that support delivering the right product, on time, and to specification, • Oversee the US-based manufacturing facility with a focus on improving team output and reducing lead times, • Apply lean principles to increase operational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement, • Reinforce and monitor safety procedures, certifications, and training compliance for all personnel and equipment, • Support production continuity through backup plans and preventive measures for operational stability, • Lead the hiring, onboarding, and performance management of US production staff, providing coaching and development feedback Project Management Manufacturing • Manage manufacturing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met, • Track project milestones and follow up on key deliverables to maintain schedules, • Build and maintain project plans in collaboration with the Vice President of Supply Chain and team leads, • Coordinate project updates and communicate progress with relevant stakeholders, • Identify project roadblocks and recommend solutions for leadership decision-making, • Implement process workflows at the facility level to support efficiency while maintaining quality and safety, • Monitor daily and weekly production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment, • Resolve scheduling conflicts through analysis and coordination with cross-functional teams, • Track manufacturing performance metrics and assist in compiling weekly and monthly reports, • Maintain dashboards and share relevant insights with internal teams Strategic Management • Implement lean manufacturing practices and support team members in applying problem-solving tools on the production floor, • Review local manufacturing workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and product quality, • Participate in cost control initiatives and track improvements in production efficiency, • Provide input on equipment performance and communicate needs to leadership, • Plan staff deployment to align with production goals and resource availability, • Ensure staff are properly trained and equipped to meet production demands, • Analyze production data to identify opportunities for reducing waste and increasing productivity, • Address day-to-day operational issues and escalate systemic problems as needed, • Reinforce safety protocols and ensure adherence to workplace safety standards, • Track machinery maintenance needs and support upgrade requests, • Align facility-level production plans with broader business objectives, • Monitor industry best practices and recommend enhancements to shop floor operations Overseas Manufacturing • Track production performance and cost metrics at overseas manufacturing partners, • Provide input to improve efficiency and align overseas operations with growth goals, • Review overseas production trends and report findings to the Vice President of Supply Chain, • Implement systems and processes to support production consistency and cost efficiency, • Coordinate communication and logistics with overseas vendors to ensure timelines and expectations are met, • Escalate issues in production quality, delays, or cost discrepancies for timely resolution Must Have: • Must be based in New Jersey, • Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline, plus 10+ years experience in a manufacturing environment, • Six Sigma certification; preferred, • Understanding and utilization of lean tools to help facilitate continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment., • Training experience with manufacturing tools & techniques, standards, regulations; preferred., • Must be willing to travel 2-4 times a year internationals; each trip will be 1-2 weeks., • Leadership skills, • Preferably a background in textiles, • Must have experience with managing multiple locations, • Microsoft applications with intermediate in excel & PowerPoint, outlook., • Experience managing deadlines, • Understanding of budgets & compensation plans, • Excellent presentations skills, • Ability to hire, train, & manage a team, • Can-do attitude, willingness to roll up sleeves and get dirty, • Project management skills, • Team player: excellence in collaboration with our other departments Why Phillip Jeffries? As a purpose-driven organization, we truly believe that where you work matters. We are committed to creating an organization with a higher purpose, a place where our talented team can truly flourish. Phillip Jeffries believes in creating an environment with opportunities to grow personally and financially, offering volunteer opportunities that support our community and environment as well as extending a rich benefits package to care for our most valuable assets, our team. Compensation Benefits: • Competitive annual salary ranging from $150,000 to $170,000, based on your experience and certifications, • Company bonus program, • Annual Cost of Living Increase, • Retirement Plan - company automatically contributes approximately 10% of your annual compensation Health Benefits: • Medical Coverage low cost to the employee ($40 per month), • Spouse/ Domestic Partner/ Civil Union Partner Coverage, • Family Coverage, • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), • Prescription Plan, • Dental and vision coverage, • Tax advantages through Flexible Spending Accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars Other PJ Perks & Benefits: • 20 Paid days off per calendar year, • 10 Paid holidays, • Detailed onboarding plans that outline 30/60/90 goals and trainings., • Earn Paid time off for community service - Up to 3 days per year, • Employee Discount on PJ Wallcoverings About Us: Phillip Jeffries, the worlds leader in natural, textured and specialty wallcoverings, has been providing award winning designs to the architectural and interior design community for over 40 years. With a diverse collection of product, Phillip Jeffries has provided luxury goods that grace the walls of properties such as the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and the Barneys New York stores as well as luxurious homes throughout the world. To learn more about Phillip Jeffries, please visit us at. Phillip Jeffries is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

About Midea America Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America is dedicated to providing practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home. Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance - to make your life a little easier. Job Summary Support the customs specialist in ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and customs requirements. This role offers hands-on experience in import operations, documentation review, and regulatory research within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and committed to producing quality work. Essential Job Responsibilities • Communicate with overseas teams to investigate and document the root causes of late Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions., • Follow up with international partners to obtain missing customs documentation or request corrections to inaccurate documents, ensuring timely submission to the customs broker., • Assist in completing Notice of Arrival forms for shipments subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations., • Help maintain records of customs filings and audit trails., • Participate in internal audits and process improvement initiatives., • Ad hoc projects as assigned. Required Qualifications • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Supply Chain & Logistics knowledge, • Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills Featured Benefits • Comprehensive benefit package, to learn more, please visit Careers Page (midea.com) Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

About Midea America Midea America Corp. is a U.S. subsidiary within Midea Group, the Fortune 500 giant known for making life easier for millions around the globe. As the world’s top maker of home appliances, Midea is proud of its 166,000+ employees and presence in 200+ countries, including here in the U.S. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J., with an innovation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, Midea America is dedicated to providing practical innovations that surprise and delight, creating moments to cherish at home. Midea's lineup of appliances - from refrigerators to air conditioners, laundry solutions and floor care - are high quality, reliable, and affordable. By thoughtfully engineering performance, convenience, and design into every product, Midea delivers on the promise of every appliance - to make your life a little easier. Job Summary Support the customs specialist in ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and customs requirements. This role offers hands-on experience in import operations, documentation review, and regulatory research within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and committed to producing quality work. Essential Job Responsibilities • Communicate with overseas teams to investigate and document the root causes of late Importer Security Filing (ISF) submissions., • Follow up with international partners to obtain missing customs documentation or request corrections to inaccurate documents, ensuring timely submission to the customs broker., • Assist in completing Notice of Arrival forms for shipments subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations., • Help maintain records of customs filings and audit trails., • Participate in internal audits and process improvement initiatives., • Ad hoc projects as assigned. Required Qualifications • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team, • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) Preferred Qualifications • Supply Chain & Logistics knowledge, • Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills Featured Benefits • Comprehensive benefit package, to learn more, please visit ___ Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Job Description Mission: expansion. We’re on a mission to make Raycon the most loved electronics brand in the world where every product feels joyful, effortless, and personal. We believe tech should empower, not frustrate. We’re hiring a Product Engineer to help us build the next generation of high-performance audio wearables. If you’re ready to power up your every day, read on. Growth: Profitable growth with 4+ million customers and international expansion Location: New York, NY. Hybrid: 1 day remote, 4 days in office per week. Compensation: Competitive base + discretionary bonus + equity options Team: Report directly to our VP of Product and work closely with our team of Product Managers. Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and leadership. Why Now: We’re hitting major inflection points. Raycon is transitioning from a high-growth startup to a globally recognized brand. You’ll play a hands-on role in upgrading internal chipsets, improving audio architectures, testing and resolving hardware defects, and evaluating next-gen features that push our products forward. You'd be a fit if: • BS and or MS in Engineering (Audio preferred) or a related field, • 4 - 6 years of hands-on experience in consumer electronics or embedded systems development (wireless audio strongly preferred), • Experience evaluating and integrating Bluetooth chipsets (e.g., Qualcomm, Airoha, BES), audio codecs, and power management ICs, • Proven ability to identify, isolate, and fix hardware defects, • A strong sense of ownership and the drive to work through ambiguity and fast-paced hardware development cycles, • Passion for audio products and interest in building for real-world consumer use cases, • Bonus: Experience working with Asian ODMs and managing EVT/DVT/PVT processes Key Responsibilities: • Drive hardware innovation by identifying and integrating upgraded chipsets, Bluetooth SoCs, and DSP platforms across our product lines, • Lead defect root cause analysis and validation, using tools like oscilloscopes, analyzers, and QA platforms to test real-world performance, • Scope and prototype future product advancements in wireless audio, power efficiency, noise cancellation, and connectivity, • Define and maintain technical product requirements, working closely with overseas vendors, manufacturing partners, and internal cross-functional teams, • Collaborate with Product, Sales, Digital, and Analytics to align hardware capabilities with go-to-market plans and competitive positioning, • Monitor technical KPIs and ensure milestones are achieved on time while escalating blockers and surfacing critical insights, • Build and maintain documentation for component testing, pilot runs, and quality assurance benchmarks, • Contribute to product pricing, feature set decisions, and launch timing from a technical feasibility standpoint What Success Looks Like: • Help build a high-impact product roadmap, • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing and Quality teams while driving critical hardware initiatives from early concept through launch phase Why work at Raycon: • Impact: Your work shapes how millions of customers perceive and engage with our brand, • Autonomy: Own creative direction across channels, • Team: Grounded, ambitious, and kind coworkers who GSD Company Values: • Customer First, • Think Big, • Raise the Bar Every Day, • GSD: Get Sh*t Done Perks and Benefits: • 50% team discount on Raycon products, • $1,500 annual L&D stipend + $200 for Listen & Learn, • Monthly team lunch, snacks, March Madness and more! Perks and Benefits: 1. Initial Call: Intro with our recruiter focused on culture fit and your experience, 2. VP of Product interview: A conversation with our VP of Product to dive deeper into your prior experience and align on vision, values, and impact, 3. Case Study: A practical exercise tailored to the role, designed to highlight how you think and create, 4. Leadership Chat: A conversation with our CEO to ensure alignment on expectations and growth, 5. Optional Final On-site Round: Visit us in the office, meet the team, and collaborate in a short working session Raycon is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Salary ranges are determined through alignment with market data. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills. This role is also eligible for discretionary bonus compensation and employee benefits. NYC Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $140,000 USD Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Raycon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Powered by JazzHR Kq6bYXxXoP

Job DescriptionSalary: $75,000-$100,000 Summary: IHL Group is looking for a passionate Technical Designer to join our Kids division! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a leading company within the fashion industry. About IHL: IHL Group is a New York City-Based, trend-driven company specializing in Women and Childrens apparel. IHL Group was established in 2007. Since it opened its doors, IHL Group has securely positioned itself as a recognized manufacturer and wholesaler with its North American and global presence across all major channels. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with design team to execute development tech packs, • Create and manage tech packs throughout the development and production process., • Update measurements, and answer factory questions relating to specs, • Correspond daily with factories overseas, • Arrange and lead cross functional fit sessions. Qualifications: • 5+ years technical kids experience within the industry., • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal), • Conduct clear and concise fit sessions (internally and with customer teams), • Ability to multi-task and adapt to change., • Ability to manage and follow through with tasks from start to finish., • A trained eye for basic design aesthetic details., • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Gmail, Google Calendar., • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a plus. Job Logistics Location: New York, NY Midtown West Schedule: We are operating in-office Monday-Friday. Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,000-$100,000 IHL is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Description 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 A Senior Technical Designer is responsible for building and maintaining the specs and fit of the garment from initial design concept through to final fit approval for an assigned category. This role is responsible to ensure fit consistency and Brand standards for construction throughout the given category are maintained. This position requires a higher level of technical, process management and problem solving skills. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collaborate with business partners to obtain clear direction and consensus on design aesthetic, fit intent and construction., • Build excellent working relationships with cross functional partners in Design, Merchandising, Sourcing and Product Development as well as overseas offices and Direct vendors., • Develop specifications and garment construction methods for assigned product categories from initial style development and cost engineer for bulk production., • Attend fit sessions with Team, to develop Brand aesthetic, silhouette and proportion within the price point for assigned categories., • Problem solves all technical issues related to fit and execution including fabric application, construction, grading and cost engineering., • Effectively communicate fit intent, balance and construction revisions to OVS partners and Direct Vendors via fit notes, diagrams, ¼ scale pattern corrections, digital photos., • Evaluate prototype samples and fit samples for measurement, fit and construction accuracy and quality according to Brand standards., • Participate in maintaining consistency of technical design and product creation processes., • Partner with OVS offices and Direct Vendor Technical teams to ensure execution of fit, construction and finishing, • Ensure Brand consistency in aesthetic, fit and construction from vendor to vendor across all styles within a category, • Effectively communicate with cross functional teams to ensure calendar milestone deliverables are met, • Proactively identify and solve potential production, quality and costing issues and make appropriate recommendations for resolutions., • Escalate issues when necessary and provide root cause analysis, fact finding and possible solutions., • Track workload deliverables to ensure individual deadlines are met and work with production partners to avoid garment delivery slides., • Attend key Milestone meetings to provide technical support with regards to fit and construction, • Fosters open communication and team environment with all business partners and receives constructive feedback professionally., • Experience in fitting garments for assigned product categories, • Ability to analyze fit issues and propose valid & actionable solutions, • Experience in creating accurate technical spec packages, • Proficient in pattern making, grading, construction methods and garment engineering for assigned categories, • Understanding of end to end product development and apparel production process from concept to delivery, • Knowledge of fabric and inner components, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness, • Adept at time management with the ability to set priorities, plan and meet overlapping deadlines, • Proven organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities, • Competent analytical skills and ability to problem solve, • Dedicated team player, • Expert interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all personality types and cultures, • Ability to openly embrace changes dictated by market conditions, • Advanced computer skills: Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite (or alternate software), Adobe Illustrator, PLM,, • Knowledge of Gerber AccuMark, Lectra, Optitex, Browzwear, Clo (or alternate computer pattern making or 3D software)., • B.A. Apparel Design, Technical Design, or job related equivalent 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. We encourage you to read and understand our Privacy Policy here.