Senior Sweater Technical Designer – Growth & Benefits

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vis

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Holiday Schedule

Commuter Benefits

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

BCI Brands is seeking a Sweater Technical Designer in New York to manage the technical aspects of sweater production from concept to final product. The role requires detailed knowledge of knitwear construction and working with designers, pattern makers, and factories to ensure quality and fit.

The ideal candidate has a 5+ year track record as a technical designer in knitwear, strong communication, and proficiency with tech packs and design software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a technical designer with a knitwear focus.
• Strong knowledge of sweater construction, knitting techniques, yarn properties, and garment fit.
• Proficiency in creating/updating tech packs and using Illustrator/Photoshop.
• Excellent communication, detail orientation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience with domestic and international factories is a plus.
• Sustainable knitwear knowledge a plus.
• Centric PLM experience would be great.

Responsibilities

• Create and review tech packs for sweater designs.
• Conduct fit sessions and review samples with actionable feedback.
• Collaborate with domestic and international manufacturers to address issues.
• Review pre-production and production samples for consistency.
• Use knowledge of yarns and knitting to optimize production.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during production.
• Work with design team to align with creative vision and production requirements.
• Maintain records of technical specs, fit comments, and revisions.

Skills

Sweater construction

Knitting techniques

Garment fit

Tech packs

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Communication skills

Project management

Factory experience

Sustainable knitwear

Centric PLM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Textile Design or related field

Tools

Centric PLM

Job description

BCI Brands is seeking a Sweater Technical Designer in New York to manage the technical aspects of sweater production from concept to final product. The role requires detailed knowledge of knitwear construction and working with designers, pattern makers, and factories to ensure quality and fit.

The ideal candidate has a 5+ year track record as a technical designer in knitwear, strong communication, and proficiency with tech packs and design software.