Technical Designer – Sweater Specialist (Temp)

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BCI Brands in New York is seeking a temporary sweater design assistant to support Senior Technical Designers. You will prepare for fittings, measure samples, and review patterns against tech packs, ensuring all comments are addressed before production.

You will work with design and factories to ensure fit, balance, and construction accuracy, updating tech packs and maintaining clear, timely communication throughout the pre-production process.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of sweater design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or certification in Apparel Manufacturing or Patternmaking.
• Knowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, and grading.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office and Word.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Technical Designers in fitting and production readiness.
• Prepare for fittings by measuring samples and reviewing tech packs.
• Attend fittings to review fit, balance and garment details.
• Develop clear tech packs for factories and vendors.
• Communicate fit comments and ensure reorders meet specs.
• Maintain daily cross-functional communication on construction details.
• Update BOMs, construction templates, and measurements in packs.
• Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
• Collaborate with Design to ensure fit and aesthetics within deadlines.
• Self-manage workload with calendar due dates and priorities.

Skills

Sweater design

Technical design

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Work ethic

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Fashion design degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Word

Job description

BCI Brands in New York is seeking a temporary sweater design assistant to support Senior Technical Designers. You will prepare for fittings, measure samples, and review patterns against tech packs, ensuring all comments are addressed before production.

You will work with design and factories to ensure fit, balance, and construction accuracy, updating tech packs and maintaining clear, timely communication throughout the pre-production process.