BCI Brands · 13 hours ago
Senior Technical Designer
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $100K/yr
8+ years expBCI Brands is a leader in the women's fashion industry, known for its commitment to quality and style. They are seeking a Senior Technical Designer who will be responsible for overseeing the fitting process, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with various teams to resolve issues related to production timelines.
ApparelFashionProduct DesignRetailWomen's
Responsibilities
Prepares for fittings, by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examine sample against style Tech Pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected, bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed
Attends and leads the fit session on live model(s) or mannequin(s) and takes initiative in their assigned product category(s)
Checks construction and quality of product to ensure sample has proper construction for garment category and fabrication. Identify potential issues and make appropriate recommendations
Anticipates and resolves any potential pre-production and production problems while in the fit process. Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary
Executes fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines while partnering with the Product Development team on lead time priorities, where applicable
Responsible for reviewing pre-production samples (PP’s) for adherence to approved fit and construction standards and executes comments as needed to complete the PP approval process and move the process forward to production. Partners with Production Manager as needed to resolve issues on PP’s and in relation to timelines
Maintains professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas vendors
Tracks and manages workflow and workload for own product to ensure product areas are maintained with cross-functional teams while partnering with the Design team and production team on critical priorities, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent
Minimum 8+ years of experience in the apparel industry including patternmaking and construction experience with full knowledge of production process, and timelines for Woven's + Cut and Sew Knits product categories
Strong understanding of Technical Design including construction, fit, pattern making, fabric relation to design intent, and overall improving quality of a garment for Woven's and Cut and Sew Knits product categories
Must be proficient with knowledge and skill in commercial fit and pattern standards, corrections, grading, construction manufacturing methods, sewing, and technical drawing
Keen awareness and knowledge of development and production calendar, process, and timelines including experience driving solutions to reach deadlines
Self-starter with strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and resolve issues in a timely fashion
Team-oriented with the ability to drive collaboration and excel in a team-based structure
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word)
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!
Company
BCI Brands
BCI Brands is a multi brand fashion group specialized in selling contemporary women's apparel.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
A
Ariel Chaus
Founder/Owner
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