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CAREERS

 

 

CURRENT POSITIONS

 

ABOUT PERUVIAN CONNECTION

Since 1976, Peruvian Connection has made ethnographic textiles the point of reference for its artisan-made, luxury fiber collections. In addition to the label’s signature knitwear, it offers a range of romantic dresses, superbly tailored outerwear and unique handcrafted accessories, all exclusively designed by and for Peruvian Connection.

 

MISSION

By leveraging the potential of multi-channel marketing, we seek to promote and perpetuate Andean and other artisan textile traditions through our original, luxury fiber collections.

  • We will maintain a position of leadership within the niche of Peruvian luxury fibers of alpaca and pima cotton with our unique, original designs.
  • We will stay competitive in the global marketplace by remaining true to our artisan textile design base, while embracing innovation and fashion trend.
  • We will provide our customers with products of superior design, construction, fit and quality within the context of the highest level of customer and employee service.

 

BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and an excellent benefit package including health, dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, vacation, a generous 401k and profit sharing program and fabulous product discounts. Peruvian Connection works with employees to balance schedules between work and home. We value diversity and collaboration.

 

WHO WE ARE

 

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

USA: Located in Tonganoxie, Kansas, our worldwide headquarters are still located on the family farm, with the corporate offices housed in a remodeled barn more than 100 years old. "The Farm" is near the Kansas City metro, a vibrant city with beautiful residential areas, wonderful shopping and dining and a diverse group of major employers. Kiplinger Magazine has rated Kansas City as one of the 50 Smart Places to Live.

In Tonganoxie, we employ individuals in our design, inventory management, service and call center, warehouse and order fulfillment, creative, finance, ecommerce and administrative areas and we provide support for customers throughout the world. Our New York City design office employs a staff dedicated to creating our unique collection of woven merchandise.

EUROPE: Our European operation began in 1995, serving Germany and other European countries in the years to follow. In 2023, we opened our Netherlands office in Amsterdam, which consists of a warehouse and order fulfilment operation that serves our primary European markets.

PERU: Our office in Lima, Peru works closely with our vendors in the development of our textiles and the production of our unique merchandise, as well as the assurance of its quality.

 

STORES

Visit our beautiful Store locations for more information about each retail store. We are periodically recruiting for store manager, assistant manager and retail store associate positions.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for a position at any of our locations, including stores, send your resume, CV and/or a completed application to hr@peruvianconnection.com and tell us how your interests and abilities fit with the Peruvian Connection mission. We are always interested in talented individuals whose passion for their craft is an integral part of who they are, who have a deep respect for collaboration with others and who believe in the concept of quality, artisan-made products and processes. Before submitting any information to Peruvian Connection, please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection. Peruvian Connection is an EOE and we value diversity and inclusion. Job applicants have rights under The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), The Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), The Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) and The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

 

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peruvian Connection, please contact Human Resources by phone at 1.913.845.6011 or by email at hr@peruvianconnection.com.

 

 

OPEN POSITIONS:

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO DESIGN DEVELOPMENT, FULL-TIME - Tonganoxie, KS

 

ABOUT PERUVIAN CONNECTION:

Peruvian Connection creates artisan-made, luxury fiber knitwear clothing designs based on ethnographic textiles from around the world. In addition to its signature knitwear, the collection also offers a range of romantic dresses and imaginatively handcrafted accessories. We are an international, multi-channel marketer with stores in the US. As a family company, we enjoy a high level of employee commitment. Take a look at our exciting products and proud history at www.peruvianconnection.com to learn more.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities to design development and accurate product information:

  • Manage organization of seasonal development materials, fabric headers, yarn, and swatches. Create swatch binders. Log and ship to contract designers/vendors.
  • Record designs and swatch requests as the season evolves. Log designs submitted, received, and deadlines. Maintain updated design sheet files and binders.
  • Identify vendor codes, products, and outfits in each collection.
  • Collect product copy information for the design team and assist with detailed copy proofing.
  • Track and assist other departments in locating photo samples, benchmarks, swatches, and specs. Research to provide product information. Reply in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Build catalog coordinates list and document styling preferences for each collection. Coordinate with Amber Page and order processing team.
  • Assemble the product library at the end of each season. Be prepared to find products in the archive and maintain library organization.
  • Responsible for regular and seasonal closet cleanup, swapping collections, resetting photo sample, and benchmark bins. Designate samples for inventory, library, donation, sample sale.
  • Create national/international shipping documents for the design team.

 

Responsibilities to documentation, selection, and coordination of the collection:

  • Book models for in-house meetings. Track expenses and file invoices.
  • Cut & Sew meetings – Dress models at fast pace. Maintain product organization. Manage sample prep/steam, photography, and photo sharing. Photo manipulation to mock up correct colors and prints. Organize headers and raw materials. Shipping/receiving. Assist in creating the Cut & Sew Development Plan, accurately entering product information, carry-through styles, scanning print mockups, adding photos and pricing. Update as the season evolves. Assemble Cut & Sew collection binders.
  • Woven meetings – Dress models at fast pace. Maintain product organization. Manage sample prep/steam, photography, and photo sharing. Photo manipulation to mock up correct colors and prints. Organize headers and raw materials. Shipping/receiving. Assemble Woven collection binders.
  • Woolen collection edit – Dress models at fast pace. Maintain product organization. Manage sample prep/steam, photography, and photo sharing. Photo manipulation to mock up correct colors and prints. Organize headers and raw materials. Shipping/receiving. Assemble Woolen collection binders.
  • Coordinates Week – Hang and organize coordinate racks. Manage photography and printing, daily product reset/clean up. Participate in styling the collection. Assist with precise documentation of styling decisions and timely communication of shot-sheet updates with Inventory Management team.
  • Pre-Styleout – Organize collection samples. Reset room. Participate in accessory set-up. Build binders. Order and return shoes.
  • Styleout – Dress models at fast pace and maintain product organization. Assist stylist and focus on her comments, noting photo shoot requirements, shoes.
  • Catalog Design Meeting – Organize and present collection for catalog design team. Note styling/page changes.

 

Responsibilities to photo shoots and product representation as member of shoot team:

The following are shared responsibilities for the team, supporting our various photo shoots.

  • Photo samples – Track, receive, log, fit, label, and organize.
  • Carnet – Create and file a detailed and accurate carnet for foreign shoot travel.
  • Photoshoot Prep – Partner with team to proof shot sheets for accuracy. Precisely build photo sample lists from the carnet, label, and pull photo samples. Prepare shoot supplies.
  • Photo shoots – Travel, transport multiple suitcases, and work long hours at location photo shoots. Steam and organize samples on daily basis. Dress models at fast pace and anticipate stylist needs. Know your role as team support, communicate clearly and in a positive manner with shoot team. Represent design intention as a member of the design team. Record product comments or changes that occur at the shoot. Note styling/accessory changes and assist in updating shot sheet prior to Film Review.
  • Post Shoot- Unpack photo samples and organize for color control or file in vendor bins. Provide product comment/change notes to the Design and Tech teams prior to benchmark fittings. Store and replenish photo shoot supplies including suitcases, slips, and shoes. Keep shoe collection neatly organized.

 

Other:

  • Assist Design team as needed. Support other departments, including company initiatives and projects not outlined above.

 

Qualifications:

  • BS, BA, BFA, AAS degree in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Technical Apparel Design, or related degree
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite and strong computer skills
  • Adobe Photoshop skills
  • Passport

 

Competencies:

  • Enthusiasm for fashion.
  • Document detailed information and proof for accuracy.
  • Communicate clearly, accurately, positively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Maintain quiet, self-directed focus in a busy and distracting work environment. Able to prioritize responsibilities, set timelines and meet deadlines.
  • Flexible team member willing to assist and adapt as needed.
  • Ability to take direction and partner with others. Helpful, respectful, approachable, team oriented, building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Domestic and foreign travel is likely.
  • Willing to occasionally work beyond the 8-5 workday.

 

Physical Demands:

  • Regular lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Travel, managing multiple collection suitcases, 2-4 trips/year, often international.
  • Work an irregular schedule while traveling as photo shoot and travel requires.

 

Peruvian Connection is an EOE and we value diversity and inclusion.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:

Interested applicants can apply by sending their resumé to hr@peruvianconnection.com or complete our application for employment, save it to your computer and attach it to an email to hr@peruvianconnection.com. Please note, Firefox browser users will receive a prompt at the top of the page to download the file in order to complete the form. Before submitting any information to Peruvian Connection, please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection. Please note, Firefox browser users will receive a prompt at the top of the page to download the file in order to complete the form. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peruvian Connection, please contact Human Resources by phone at 1.913.845.6011 or by email at hr@peruvianconnection.com.