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. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Responsibilities:
- Create all aspects of design tech packs.
- Strong ability to Sketch and CAD on Illustrator.
- Daily correspondence with overseas factories, making sure sample details are clear.
- Strong computer skills, knowledge of the PLM Centric is ideal but not required.
- Communicate daily with our overseas factories to ensure all samples are on schedule in accordance to the calendar.
- Strong eye for color, ability to comment on sweater lab dips.
Requirements
- Min. 3+ years of SWEATER experience required
- Color experience preferred
- Associate degree in Fashion Design required
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Excellent time management, organization skills and work ethic
- Experienced working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and sketching. Must be able to jump into sketching and CAD’ing efficiently in Illustrator
- Knowledge of working with prints + patterns in Adobe Photoshop and working between Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience working on sweater construction, GG, and yarn
- Understanding and experience creating tech packs and spec’ing new designs and protos
- Excellent eye for detail and proportions
- Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggle multiple projects at once and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator / Photoshop / Microsoft Excel / Microsoft Office
The annual salary range for this full-time position depends on experience between $75,000-$85,000.
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
- 3+ years of sweater design experience
- Associate degree in Fashion Design
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Excellent time management, organization skills, and work ethic
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and efficient sketching and CAD skills
- Knowledge of prints and patterns in Adobe Photoshop and ability to work between Illustrator and Photoshop
- Experience with sweater construction, GG, and yarn
- Experience creating tech packs and specifying new designs and prototypes
- Excellent eye for detail and proportions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office
- Color experience
- Knowledge of Centric PLM
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.
