BCI Brands is hiring: Associate Fashion Designer, Sportswear in New York

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, such as Ted Baker, Vince Camuto, CeCe, 1.state and Parker.The Associate Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line.Responsibilities:Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final productionCommunicate daily with sales and production to ensure design sheets are being completed properly and in a timely mannerCreate and execute on the vision of the Creative Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategyDevelop Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System)Update reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trendsSource trims, prints and novelty fabrics with venders/In the marketChoose matching liningsSet up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in-house sewing room to get cut and sewnSupport the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive lineCreate inspiration boardsRequirements3-4 years of fashion design experiencePreferred background in sportswear designKnowledge of garment construction and patternsProficient with Microsoft ExcelStrong written and verbal communicationSelf-starter and proactive workerEnthusiastic and team-oriented with sense of urgencyKnowledge of Exenta is not required but is definitely a plusBasic knowledge of Pattern construction would be great, but not requiredMust be fluent in Photoshop and IllustratorExperience working in Procreate would be great, but not requiredMust be able to sketch (Flats/Floats) in Procreate or IllustratorLearns quickly and eager to learn all parts of the industryMust have an eye for Merchandising, Assorting Fabrics/Garments accordinglyMust be comfortable with long hours, if neededPortfolio preferred!The salary range for this full-time, permanent role is dependent upon experience between $65-75k.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!