BCI Brands
Associate Technical Designer (NYC)
BCI Brands, New York, New York, us, 10261
Our Company:
BCI Brands distributes Vince Camuto, CECE, 1-State, and designs, manufactures, and markets women's apparel. The company offers blouses, jackets, tops, skirts, sweaters, and printed maxi dresses.______________________________________________________________ResponsibilitiesSupport Senior Technical DesignersPrepares 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 productionKnowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory productionDevelop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factoriesCorrespond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit commentsMaintain professional & clear daily communication with cross functional team and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issueUpdates 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 deadlineSelf manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.Requirements2-3 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 tasksStrong 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.Must be authorized to work in the US.The salary range for this full-time, non-exempt role is between $70-80k dependent on experience level.BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERApplicants 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.BenefitsHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401k ProgramPaid Time OffRobust Holiday ScheduleTraining & DevelopmentGrowth Opportunities!
BCI Brands distributes Vince Camuto, CECE, 1-State, and designs, manufactures, and markets women's apparel. The company offers blouses, jackets, tops, skirts, sweaters, and printed maxi dresses.______________________________________________________________ResponsibilitiesSupport Senior Technical DesignersPrepares 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 productionKnowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory productionDevelop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factoriesCorrespond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit commentsMaintain professional & clear daily communication with cross functional team and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issueUpdates 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 deadlineSelf manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.Requirements2-3 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 tasksStrong 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.Must be authorized to work in the US.The salary range for this full-time, non-exempt role is between $70-80k dependent on experience level.BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERApplicants 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.BenefitsHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)Life InsuranceFlexible Spending Account401k ProgramPaid Time OffRobust Holiday ScheduleTraining & DevelopmentGrowth Opportunities!