BCI Brands
Associate Contemporary Dress Designer (NYC)
BCI Brands, New York, New York, us, 10261
Our Company:
BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's career, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names.________________________________________________________________________________Role:
The Associate Designer will work closely with the Sr. Designer & Design Director on the development of the dress line.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Design Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final prototypeResponsible for market trend research, hand sketching, computer flat sketching, garment specifications, fit, and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer's fit criteria based on direction from their manager.Work with in-house drapers and pattern makers daily on new development and production garmentsCreate mood boards, analyze collections, perform competitive analysis, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photosIdentify and design key items with a strong brand identityExecute development of initial seasonal design concept in context of larger assortment and cost structureCreate and execute the vision of the Design Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brands’ identity and overall business strategy.Oversee the creation of tech packs for overseas garment developmentProvide suggestions for color ways, fabric, and trim directionCreate design sheets for both development styles, on order styles and style adds.Assist Sr. Designer at fittings when needed.Requirements5-6 years
of design experienceMust have previous
dress design
experienceMust have background working with contemporary brands (some examples are: Ramy Brooke, Rails, Reformation, Zimmerman, Theory, Dissh, Loewe, A.L.C, Veronica Beard, Totem, etc.)Very strong hand sketching skillsPossess working knowledge of garment constructionProficient in sketching flats with Adobe IllustratorSolid understanding of Adobe PhotoshopProficient with Microsoft ExcelStrong written and verbal communicationSelf-starter and proactive workerEnthusiastic and team-oriented*Examples of
hand sketches
should be submitted with applicationThe salary range for this full-time position is $67,600-70k, dependent upon experience.Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.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 designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's career, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names.________________________________________________________________________________Role:
The Associate Designer will work closely with the Sr. Designer & Design Director on the development of the dress line.ResponsibilitiesSupport the Design Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final prototypeResponsible for market trend research, hand sketching, computer flat sketching, garment specifications, fit, and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer's fit criteria based on direction from their manager.Work with in-house drapers and pattern makers daily on new development and production garmentsCreate mood boards, analyze collections, perform competitive analysis, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photosIdentify and design key items with a strong brand identityExecute development of initial seasonal design concept in context of larger assortment and cost structureCreate and execute the vision of the Design Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brands’ identity and overall business strategy.Oversee the creation of tech packs for overseas garment developmentProvide suggestions for color ways, fabric, and trim directionCreate design sheets for both development styles, on order styles and style adds.Assist Sr. Designer at fittings when needed.Requirements5-6 years
of design experienceMust have previous
dress design
experienceMust have background working with contemporary brands (some examples are: Ramy Brooke, Rails, Reformation, Zimmerman, Theory, Dissh, Loewe, A.L.C, Veronica Beard, Totem, etc.)Very strong hand sketching skillsPossess working knowledge of garment constructionProficient in sketching flats with Adobe IllustratorSolid understanding of Adobe PhotoshopProficient with Microsoft ExcelStrong written and verbal communicationSelf-starter and proactive workerEnthusiastic and team-oriented*Examples of
hand sketches
should be submitted with applicationThe salary range for this full-time position is $67,600-70k, dependent upon experience.Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.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!