Senior Technical Designer, Fashion (NYC)

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by BCI Brands
New York County, NY
Design & Creative
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Our Company:  BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's career, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names, such as Ted Baker, Vince Camuto, CeCe, 1.state and Parker.

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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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.

10+ years 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).

The salary range for this full-time position is dependent upon experience, between $85-95k.

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.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Vacation Schedule

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities!

Reference: 202291965

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Senior Technical Designer, Fashion (NYC)

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 by BCI Brands

New York County, NY
Design & Creative
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Our Company:  BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's career, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names, such as Ted Baker, Vince Camuto, CeCe, 1.state and Parker.

________________________________________________________________________________

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.

10+ years 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).

The salary range for this full-time position is dependent upon experience, between $85-95k.

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.

Benefits

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Vacation Schedule

Training & Development

Growth Opportunities!

Reference: 202291965

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