BCI Brands is hiring: Associate Technical Designer (Fashion Background Required)

Overview

Associate Technical Designer (Fashion Background Required) – Join to apply for the Associate Technical Designer role at BCI Brands.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Technical Designers
• Prepare for fittings by measuring samples to be fit, cross-examine sample against the style tech pack and previous fit samples to ensure comments have been addressed, and bring previous fits to fit session for review if needed.
• Attend fittings to review overall fit, balance, and details of garment through production
• Knowledge of pattern making, draping, measuring, garment construction, grading, and factory production
• Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories
• Correspond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements, including communicating all fit comments
• Maintain professional and clear daily communication with cross-functional teams and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issues
• Update tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable
• Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval
• Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout the pre-production process, within the calendar deadline
• Self-manage workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines; prioritize with a sense of urgency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in apparel industry including construction experience with full knowledge of production process and timelines for Wovens and Cut and Sew Knits product categories
• Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with excellent follow-up skills
• Multitasking ability and effective prioritization of workload and tasks
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate efficiently

The annual salary range for this full-time position starts at $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.

Benefits

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion