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.
position: Designer
Responsibilities:
- Sketching and creating proto and show room sample tech packs
- Fitting protos and sending comments
- Sketching, making CAD’s
- Creating design boards for meetings
- Reviewing and approving bulk trims and colors to ensure alignment with design specifications and brand standards
Requirements
- Minimum 4+ years of experience in womenswear design
- Strong sense of color and sketching ability
- Must be able to create development techpacks for proto making and eventual showroom sample making
- Excellent in multitasking and doing what it takes to meet deadlines
- Great fashion sense that fits with the aesthetic of the brand
- Ability to research trends that relate to the brand
- Previous knowledge of woven tech packs and garment construction.
- Must be able to sketch styles either by hand or have a working knowledge of Illustrator or similar program for computer sketching and CAD making
- Must be a team player
- Proficient computer skills
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
The annual salary range for this full-time role depends on experience between $75,000-$90,000.
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 4+ years of experience in womenswear design
- Strong sense of color and sketching ability
- Ability to create development tech packs for prototype and showroom sample production
- Excellent multitasking and ability to meet deadlines
- Fashion sense aligned with the brand aesthetic
- Ability to research brand-relevant trends
- Knowledge of woven tech packs and garment construction
- Ability to sketch by hand or working knowledge of Illustrator or similar software for computer sketching and CAD creation
- Team player
- Proficient computer skills
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.
