Packaging Designer

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 40 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.

• →Manage the full lifecycle of packaging and trims from initial research and concept design to sourcing and final vendor approval.
• →Develop innovative packaging graphics and structural designs specifically engineered for mass production.
• →Create and modify technical die lines while ensuring all design files are production-ready.
• →Research consumer and market trends to apply relevant materials and substrates to new designs.
• →Collaborate with Brand and Marketing teams to draft packaging briefs and finalize artwork.
• →Coordinate with Quality Control and Legal departments to ensure all warning labels and regulatory requirements are met.
• →Approve physical pre-production samples, shade bands, and trim cards, maintaining organized records by Purchase Order.
• →Manage the creation and dispatch of customer-specific price tickets, RFID tags, and stickers for special projects.
• →Communicate daily with external suppliers to finalize production files and provide project status updates.
• →Identify and correct errors on labels, hangtags and RFID tags 
• →Maintain a comprehensive filing system for all received trims and production samples.

• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel and Sheets.
• Technical expertise in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.
• Specialized knowledge of Label Matrix and PCMate Platinum for RFID and price ticket generation.
• Strong structural design capabilities and understanding of material costs and production 
• Excellent time management and the ability to multitask across several high-priority projects.
• Ability to communicate ideas through CAD and Technical drawings

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years of experience in packaging design, trim development, or a production-related role.
• Proven experience working with die lines, production-ready artwork, and global supplier communication.
• Familiarity with retail-specific ticketing requirements and legal labeling standards for consumer goods.

Salary offered will be at the discretion of the Company and based on a candidate’s qualifications.  For this position, the base salary will be between $85,000 - $95,000 annually.  Other benefits associated with the position for eligible associates are listed below.