Assistant Designer: Dresses, CAD & Trend Research

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Holiday Schedule

Commuter Benefits

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

BCI Brands in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to help develop women’s dresses from concept through production. You’ll work with the Design Director on line development, build design boards, sketch flats, and update tech packs.

Requirements include 2+ years in fashion, a Fashion Design degree preferred, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, basic garment construction knowledge, and a strong portfolio. A positive, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of fashion industry experience (internships count!).
• Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of garment construction and patterns.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Procreate a plus.
• Familiarity with tech packs and PLM systems (Exenta knowledge is a bonus).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to sketch flats and design concepts digitally.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-first mindset.
• Portfolio required (student or professional work welcome).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of women’s dresses from concept to production
• Support in building design boards, sketching flats, and updating tech packs
• Sketching flats & illustrations plus creating AI renderings
• Help organize and maintain design sheets and seasonal line plans
• Research trends, colors, and materials relevant to the active and sportswear market
• Source fabrics, trims, and prints from vendors with guidance from the senior design team
• Assist in sample development by preparing materials and tracking sample progress
• Set up new styles with updated fabrics and prints for sampling (in our house sample room)
• Creating cad decks for sales with notes from buyers.
• Input sample data into asset manager
• Stay organized with fabric swatches, trims, and internal files

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Procreate

Sketching flats

Exenta

Trend research

Organization

Team player

Education

Fashion Design degree

Tools

Exenta PLM

Job description

BCI Brands in New York is seeking an Assistant Designer to help develop women’s dresses from concept through production. You’ll work with the Design Director on line development, build design boards, sketch flats, and update tech packs.

Requirements include 2+ years in fashion, a Fashion Design degree preferred, proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop, basic garment construction knowledge, and a strong portfolio. A positive, team‑oriented attitude and willingness to learn are essential.