Associate Technical Designer

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental &

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Holiday Schedule

Training & Development

Job summary

BCI Brands in New York, NY seeks a Development Technical Designer to lead the technical design process for new lines and to generate tech packs for production. You will collaborate with design and production teams to ensure alignment with market trends and brand identity.

The role requires hands-on experience with garment construction, PLM tech packs, and strong skills in Illustrator and CLO 3D, with a focus on delivering accurate specs and on-time production while maintaining brand consistency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical designer experience in apparel industry (garment construction experience and timelines for woven and knit products).
• Experience making Tech Packs in PLM platforms is required.
• Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with CLO 3-D highly preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
• Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production.
• Create initial tech-packs, measurement, construction, sample tech-packs and production tech-packs.
• Measure all samples to ensure they arrive on spec and as requested.
• Communicate daily with overseas teams.
• Work with overseas and domestic factories to get garments made correctly and on time.
• Create and execute on the vision of the Design Director, ensuring product aligns with market trends and brand identity.
• Attend fittings with designer and take detailed notes.
• Create and update line sketches for each season as needed.

Skills

Technical design

PLM tech packs

Adobe Illustrator

CLO 3D

Excel

Fabrication & construction knowledge

Patternmaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Apparel Manufacturing/Patternmaking certification

Tools

CLO 3D

PLM software

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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.

This role is for a Development Technical Designer and the candidate will work closely with our design and product development team to bring the initial line to life for market as well as provide tech packs for production costing.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Design Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production
• Responsible for initial tech-packs, measurement, construction, sample tech-packs and production tech-packs
• Measure all samples to make sure they arrive on spec and as requested
• Communicate daily with overseas teams
• Work with overseas and domestic factories to get garments made correctly and on time
• Create and execute on the vision of the Design Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategy
• Attend fittings with designer and take detailed notes
• Create and update line sketches for each season as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of technical designer experience in apparel industry (including garment construction experience and timelines for Woven’s + Cut and Sew Knits product categories.)
• Experience making Tech Packs in PLM platforms is required
• Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Experience working in CLO 3-D highly preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
• Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skill.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.

The annual salary range for this full-time role is between $70,000 - $80,000 dependent on experience level.

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Program
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Training & Development

BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants 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.