Senior Technical Designer, Sweaters (Freelance to FULL-TIME)

BCI Brands

New York, NY, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Company Description: 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

Partner with Senior Sweater Designer to launch proto, SRS tech packs for all seasonal sweater collections.
Daily communication with sweater factories to ensure sample execution as desired from the early stages of development through final production
Sourcing yarn, trim, and developing stitches
Prioritize workload based on yarn/garment delivery, ensuring seasonal deadlines are met
Collaborate production teams to ensure ideal product while also maintaining margins, suggesting more cost-effective options as needed

Requirements

8+ years of experience as working in WOMEN'S sweater design required
Experience in leading fittings
Exhibit a strong working knowledge of Sweater garment construction, including stitch / gauge / technical capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong time management and multitasking skills
Innate sense of urgency and organizational skills; technical and detail-oriented
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
Proactive, problem-solver, dedicated, deadline-driven and self-motivated/entrepreneurial

Salary: the hourly rate for this freelance position is $45/hour and has the potential to become full-time for the right fit.

Please note you would not be eligible for benefits until you start working full-time.