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 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
- Develop Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System)
- Update reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trends
- Source trims, prints and novelty fabrics with venders/In the market
- Choose matching linings
- Set up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in-house sewing room to get cut and sewn
- Support the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive line
- Create inspiration boards
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of fashion design experience
- Required background in daytime dress design
- 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
- Must be proficient in creating tech packs
- Must have a strong understanding of placement prints, including how to effectively layout prints within garment patterns to maximize fabric yield
- 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
The salary range for this full-time role is dependent upon experience between $70-80k.
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 3+ years of fashion design experience
- Background in daytime dress design
- 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 (PLM)
- Basic knowledge of pattern construction
- Fluent in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Proficient in creating tech packs
- Strong understanding of placement prints and layout to maximize fabric yield
- Experience with Procreate
- Able to sketch flats/floats in Procreate or Illustrator
- Eye for merchandising and assorting fabrics/garments
- Willingness to work long hours when needed
- Quick learner eager to learn all parts of the industry
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.
.png){kind=avatar}
