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.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Designer with the design process from initial inspiration to final prototype
- Responsible for market trend research, hand sketching, computer flat sketching, garment specifications, fit, and ensuring that product is designed to meet target customer's fit criteria based on direction from their manager.
- Work with in-house drapers and pattern makers daily on new development and production garments
- Create mood boards, analyze collections, perform competitive analysis, design concepts, presentation boards for meetings, mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos
- Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity
- Execute development of initial seasonal design concept in context of larger assortment and cost structure
- Create and execute the vision of the Senior Designer, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brands’ identity and overall business strategy.
- Oversee the creation of tech packs for overseas garment development
- Provide suggestions for color ways, fabric, and trim direction
- Work in Centric PLM to create new styles, designs, BOMs
- Approve trim and strike-offs for quality and color matching
- Assist Sr. Designer at fittings when needed.
Requirements
Requirements
- 4+ years of design experience, preferably in dresses!
- Previous experience working with PLM mandatory
- Possess working knowledge of garment construction
- Proficient in sketching flats with Adobe Illustrator
- Solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Self-starter and proactive worker
- Enthusiastic and team-oriented
The annual salary range for this full-time role depends on experience between $70,000 - $80,000.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
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
- 4+ years of design experience
- Experience designing dresses
- Previous experience working with PLM
- Working knowledge of garment construction
- Proficiency sketching flats with Adobe Illustrator
- Solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter and proactive work style
- Enthusiastic and team-oriented
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.
