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FREELANCE Designer (Sweaters)

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
50-60 Hourly
Entry level
In-Office
New York, NY, USA
50-60 Hourly
Entry level
Supports technical designers through garment fittings, sample measurement, fit analysis, tech-pack development, grading guidelines, and factory communication. Reviews construction, balance, and aesthetics while updating bills of materials, templates, and measurements. Coordinates with design, vendors, factories, and cross-functional teams to resolve fit and pattern issues, meet production specifications, and complete work according to deadlines.
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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. _______________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities

  • Support Senior Technical Designers
  • Prepares for fittings, by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examine sample against style Tech Pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected, bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed.
  • Attend fittings to review overall fit, balance, and details of garment through production
  • Knowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory production
  • Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories
  • Correspond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit comments
  • Maintain professional & clear daily communication with cross functional team and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issue
  • Updates tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable.
  • Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
  • Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout the pre-production process, within the calendar deadline
  • Self manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.

Requirements
  • Minimum 2+ years of sweater design experience
  • Experience in technical design preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.
  • 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.

This is a temporary role expected to last at least 1 month offering a rate of $50-$60 per hour depending on experience level.

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BCI Brands New York, New York, USA Office

530 Seventh Ave, 18th Floor, New York, New York, United States, 10018

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