About the role
Company Overview
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading global apparel company with a rich heritage, showcasing a diverse portfolio of lifestyle brands. Our impressive collection includes over 40 well-known labels such as Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, and Laundry by Shelli Segal®, among others. We are proud to expand our brand offerings by licensing iconic trademarks, including Nike® for swimwear, ensuring we deliver stylish and functional apparel to our consumers.
Summer 2026 Design Internship
Join us this summer as a Design Intern, where your creativity and passion for fashion, design, and sports can thrive. This internship offers an invaluable hands-on experience in a vibrant corporate design setting, allowing you to directly contribute to the future of our collections.
Your Responsibilities:
You will be an integral member of the Design team, providing critical support throughout the entire product lifecycle. Your tasks will include:
Design & Digital Asset Creation: Collaborate in producing high-quality 3D CAD artwork and detailed sketches, utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Browzwear.
Trend & Market Research: Dive into fashion trends, textile innovations, and color palettes while analyzing social media and competitors to guide our design strategies.
Merchandising Support: Assist in creating cohesive and market-ready presentations for our collections through key print and color merchandising projects.
Concept Development: Generate fresh design ideas and sketch concepts for future collections.
Material Management: Organize and maintain our fabric library meticulously.
Quality & Sampling: Work alongside the Design team to review and approve sample garments for color accuracy and overall quality.

