Supports the Design Director throughout apparel development, creating and updating tech packs, measuring samples, documenting fittings, coordinating with overseas and domestic factories, and ensuring garments meet design, construction, quality, and production requirements. The role also creates seasonal line sketches and helps execute brand and market-driven product vision.
Our Company: Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women’s fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.
Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women’s empowerment through fashion.
The Associate Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line.
Responsibilities:
- Support the Design Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production
- Responsible for initial tech-packs, measurement, construction, sample tech-packs and production tech-packs
- Measure all samples to make sure they arrive on spec and as requested
- Communicate daily with overseas teams
- Work with overseas and domestic factories to get garments made correctly and on time
- Create and execute on the vision of the Design Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategy
- Attend all fittings with designer and take detailed notes
- Create and update line sketches for each season as needed
Requirements
- 3+ years of technical designer experience in apparel industry (including garment construction experience with full knowledge of production process, and timelines for Woven’s + Cut and Sew Knits product categories.)
- Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction.
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skill.
- Multitasking - Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload and tasks
- Strong work ethic, able to self-motivate, work with cross functional teams when necessary and make call outs that displays efficiency for the teams and future endeavors.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.
The salary range for this full-time role is between $70-80k dependent on experience level.
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Program
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Training & Development
- Growth Opportunities!
BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
BCI Brands New York, New York, USA Office
530 Seventh Ave, 18th Floor, New York, New York, United States, 10018
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