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Technical Designer - Competition Swim
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Company Overview
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.
SUMMARY
A highly skilled Technical Designer to lead the technical development of our competition and performance swimwear, including elite level suits. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and efficiency—someone who can translate design intent into impeccably built garments while driving cost-effective, scalable solutions. You’ll partner closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and global vendors to ensure every style meets our standards for fit, quality, performance, and brand identity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive the end-to-end technical development of competition swimwear and Tech Suits, focusing on high-performance construction, material optimization for drag reduction, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Design to interpret creative concepts into technically sound products, utilizing 3D development tools to accelerate prototyping, visualize construction, and support design decision‐making.
- Build and maintain comprehensive tech packs, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and manufacturability across all performance swim styles, focusing on elite level swim suits. Create and update specs, BOMs, construction details, and graded measurement charts.
- Develop and refine construction methods, identifying cost‐effective solutions without compromising quality or performance. This includes expertise in ultrasonic welding, bonded seams, and specialty construction used in high-end competition suits.
- Lead team through fit approvals from concept to production, ensuring a consistent fit experience and optimal compression, evaluating prototypes, and providing precise technical direction to vendors.
- Communicate daily with global vendors to resolve technical challenges and maintain development momentum.
- Apply deep knowledge of pattern making, grading, and marker efficiency to optimize fit, consistency, and material usage, particularly for non-stretch and high-modulus performance fabrics.
- Contribute to block pattern development and approvals and collaborate with the Design Team on new fits for development.
- Adhere to multiple calendar deadlines, monitoring progress of all samples from development to pre-production, including wear tests and size set samples
- Participate in continuous improvement of established technical design and product development processes.
- Lead special projects and assignments as needed.
SKILLS:
- Computer skills: Google Apps, Ms Windows, Adobe Illustrator, PLM, pattern design software (Optitex preferred), 3D Development Software (Browzwear preferred)
- Deep expertise in the technical development of World Aquatics-compliant competition swimsuits, including compression mapping, seam sealing, and specialized construction techniques.
- Proven ability to balance design vision with cost, manufacturability, and quality.
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, solution‐oriented mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast‐paced environment.
- Dedicated team player
What’s In It For You?
- Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans designed to keep you and your family healthy and thriving.
- Financial Security: Secure your future with our 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Take the time you need to recharge with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays.
- Growth & Support: We invest in your potential through our Tuition Reimbursement program for continuous learning and provide 24/7 personal support via our Member Assistance Program (MAP).
- Team Culture: Join a community that celebrates your hard work with regular Associate Engagement Events, ranging from seasonal celebrations to on-site wellness activities.
- Exclusive Style Perks: Look your best for less with generous Associate Clothing Discounts across all our company stores and e-commerce sites.
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.
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Overview
As a user experience/user interface (UX/UI) designer, you will create outstanding mobile, desktop, and cross-platform user experiences. You will help design and build innovative user experiences for apps built with developer technologies focusing on maps, location, geography, and GIS. Come work for the global leader in geographic information systems and have a direct impact helping developers address climate change, disaster response, biodiversity, smart cities, and much more. Apply your skills to help us evolve Esri's developer-focused products and services.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Portland, OR area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design Creation and Implementation: You will be responsible for creating visual designs specifically for mobile and native UI functionality included with Esri's mapping SDKs. This includes designing UX/UI solutions at various levels of fidelity, from high-level wireframes and mock-ups to detailed visual designs, technical documents, diagrams, and interactive prototypes. Your designs will convert complex requirements into intuitive, easy-to-use, and accessible interfaces.
- Design Coherence and Guidance: You will drive the overall design coherence by providing interaction and visual design guidance. This involves conducting design reviews, ensuring that the design standards are maintained across all products, and producing detailed production design specifications for the development team.
- Team Collaboration and Inspiration: You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. You will also be an advocate for UX activities, clearly communicating their value to team members, stakeholders, and partners.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Staying up to date with the latest design patterns and technologies is crucial in this role. You will continuously learn and adapt, integrating new trends and technologies into your design process to keep Esri's products at the cutting edge of user experience design.
Requirements
- 2+ years in UX, UI, or interaction design, particularly focusing on mobile and desktop application UIs
- Proficient in using design software such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- Understanding of best practices in user-centered design and possess strong graphic design skills; this includes expertise in typography, intuitive layouts, user journeys, storytelling, and grid-based design
- Familiarity with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and Google’s Material Design
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, graphic design, computer science, or a related field
- An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, and a strong understanding of client objectives
Recommended Qualifications
- Knowledge of qualitative and mixed-method UX research methodologies will be beneficial, helping to inform and validate your design decisions
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and analysis applications is a significant plus
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Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Esri
Overview
As a user experience/user interface (UX/UI) designer, you will create outstanding mobile, desktop, and cross-platform user experiences. You will help design and build innovative user experiences for apps built with developer technologies focusing on maps, location, geography, and GIS. Come work for the global leader in geographic information systems and have a direct impact helping developers address climate change, disaster response, biodiversity, smart cities, and much more. Apply your skills to help us evolve Esri's developer-focused products and services.
Esri has a Relocation Assistance Program and can provide support with relocating to the Redlands, CA area for this position.
Responsibilities
- Design Creation and Implementation: You will be responsible for creating visual designs specifically for mobile and native UI functionality included with Esri's mapping SDKs. This includes designing UX/UI solutions at various levels of fidelity, from high-level wireframes and mock-ups to detailed visual designs, technical documents, diagrams, and interactive prototypes. Your designs will convert complex requirements into intuitive, easy-to-use, and accessible interfaces.
- Design Coherence and Guidance: You will drive the overall design coherence by providing interaction and visual design guidance. This involves conducting design reviews, ensuring that the design standards are maintained across all products, and producing detailed production design specifications for the development team.
- Team Collaboration and Inspiration: You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other stakeholders. You will also be an advocate for UX activities, clearly communicating their value to team members, stakeholders, and partners.
- Continuous Learning and Adaptation: Staying up to date with the latest design patterns and technologies is crucial in this role. You will continuously learn and adapt, integrating new trends and technologies into your design process to keep Esri's products at the cutting edge of user experience design.
Requirements
- 2+ years in UX, UI, or interaction design, particularly focusing on mobile and desktop application UIs
- Proficient in using design software such as Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator
- Understanding of best practices in user-centered design and possess strong graphic design skills; this includes expertise in typography, intuitive layouts, user journeys, storytelling, and grid-based design
- Familiarity with Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and Google’s Material Design
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in human-computer interaction, graphic design, computer science, or a related field
- An online portfolio that demonstrates your design abilities, how you think, and a strong understanding of client objectives
Recommended Qualifications
- Knowledge of qualitative and mixed-method UX research methodologies will be beneficial, helping to inform and validate your design decisions
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS), mapping, and analysis applications is a significant plus
#LI-EL1
#LI-Onsite
Total Rewards
Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
The Company
At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.
If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!
Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email askcareers@esri.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Esri Privacy Esri takes our responsibility to protect your privacy seriously. We are committed to respecting your privacy by providing transparency in how we acquire and use your information, giving you control of your information and preferences, and holding ourselves to the highest national and international standards, including CCPA and GDPR compliance.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Esri