Our Company: Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women's fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.
Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women's empowerment through fashion.
THE ROLE: Assistant Designer
This role is ideal for someone early in their fashion career who’s eager to learn, support senior designers, and contribute to the full design process—from concept through production. The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design and development of women’s sportswear from concept to production
- Support in building design boards, sketching flats, and updating tech packs
- Help organize and maintain design sheets and seasonal line plans
- Research trends, colors, and materials relevant to the active and sportswear market
- Source fabrics, trims, and prints from vendors with guidance from the senior design team
- Assist in sample development by preparing materials and tracking sample progress
- Set up new styles with updated fabrics and prints for sampling (in our house sample room)
- Creating cad decks for sales with notes from buyers.
- Input sample data into asset manager
- Stay organized with fabric swatches, trims, and internal files
Requirements
- Minimum 1+ years of fashion industry experience (internships count!) in sportswear
- Must have experience in cut and sew, wovens, and knits
- Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
- Basic understanding of garment construction and patterns
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Procreate a plus
- Familiarity with tech packs and PLM systems (Exenta knowledge is a bonus)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to sketch flats and design concepts digitally
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-first mindset
- Portfolio required (student or professional work welcome)
The salary range for this full-time role is dependent upon experience between $50,000 -$60,000.
Benefits
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401k Program
- Paid Time Off
- Robust Holiday Schedule
- Commuter Benefits
- Training & Development
- Growth Opportunities!
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 1+ years of fashion industry experience in sportswear (internships count)
- Experience in cut and sew, wovens, and knits
- Degree in Fashion Design or related field
- Basic understanding of garment construction and patterns
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
- Knowledge of Procreate
- Familiarity with tech packs and PLM systems
- Knowledge of Exenta PLM
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to sketch flats and design concepts digitally
- Positive attitude, willingness to learn, team-first mindset
- Portfolio (student or professional work)
What We Do
BCI Brands is a multi-branded fashion platform with a mission to create, acquire, license, and grow iconic women’s apparel brands. BCI’s specialty in women’s sportswear and dresses, coupled with our better distribution and ecommerce networks, has cemented our reputation as an innovator in the better and contemporary markets. Our brands include Vince Camuto, 1.State, CeCe, Chaus, Parker, MSK, Sam and Jess, and Cynthia Steffe, along with a variety of private labels for key partners Dillard’s and Halogen for Nordstrom. BCI leverages our distinct brand incubation capabilities, from ideation and design, to sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to create top labels in house for distribution across multiple market segments. Our comprehensive expertise in global sourcing and development has made us a leader in speed to market execution. BCI is privately owned by CEO Ariel Chaus after repurchasing it from The Camuto Group in 2018, and is driven by a strong executive management team, including Chairman Manny Chirico. The company has an annual wholesale revenue that currently exceeds $400 million.
