Associate Fashion Designer (NYC)

BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's careers, casual sportswear, and dresses. Our products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels, principally under various trademarks and private label brand names.

The Associate Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line.

Responsibilities:

Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production

Communicate daily with sales and production to ensure design sheets are being completed properly and in a timely manner

Create and execute on the vision of the Creative Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategy

Developing Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System)

Updating reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trends

Sourcing trims, prints and novelty fabrics with venders/In the market

Choosing matching linings

Setting up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in house sewing room to get cut and sewn

Supporting the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive line

Creating inspiration boards

Requirements

3-4+ years of fashion design experience

Knowledge of garment construction and patterns

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication

Self-starter and proactive worker

Enthusiastic and team-oriented with sense of urgency

Knowledge of Exenta is not required but is definitely a plus

Basic knowledge of Pattern construction would be great, but not required

Must be fluent in Photoshop and Illustrator

Experience working in Procreate would be great, but not required

Must be able to sketch (Flats/Floats) in Procreate or Illustrator

Learns quickly and eager to learn all parts of the industry

Must have an eye for Merchandising, Assorting Fabrics/Garments accordingly

Must be comfortable with long hours, if needed

Portfolio preferred!

Please note the annual salary for this full-time, exempt position is between $65-75k.

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.

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