Associate Technical Designer, Sweaters

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Sweater Technical Designer to join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company. This role offers the chance to collaborate with creative minds, manage tech packs, and ensure high-quality production standards. With responsibilities ranging from proto fittings to daily communication with overseas factories, you will play a key role in the development process. If you are passionate about technical design and eager to grow in a creative environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and excellence in the apparel industry!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in technical design within the apparel industry.
• Strong knowledge in sweater construction and finishing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team to set up and release tech packs.
• Manage proto fittings and relay fit comments to factories.

Skills

Technical Design Experience

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Garment Engineering Understanding

Multi-tasking Ability

Design Aesthetic Details

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Unique opportunity for an experienced Sweater Technical Designer to work in a creative environment and grow with the design team.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Sweater design team to understand the design concept/ vision. Help set-up & release tech packs with development specs based on design references.
• Manage with proto fittings when needed and help relay fit comments to factories.
• Manage tech packs throughout the development process through pass-off to production.
• Help with technical follow up through production.
• Daily communication with teams and overseas factories.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of technical design experience within the apparel industry.
• Strong knowledge in sweater construction, finishing required.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
• Highly organized.
• Leverages strong understanding of garment engineering, apparel factory operations.
• Models ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Proven ability to independently, consistently and appropriately manage risk at all stages of product development.
• Ability to manage and follow through on a task from start to finish within a specified timeline without supervision.
• A trained eye for basic design aesthetic details.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Illustrator.

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience between $60,000-$75,000.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting