Fall 2026
Sweater Design Intern
Posted on 8/18/2026
BCI Brands
201-500 employees
Designing, manufacturing, and marketing women's apparel
Compensation Overview
$17/hr
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Bachelor's
 Art, Graphics & Animation (1) |
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- A major or degree in Fashion Design is required.
- At least 1 year of fashion design experience is required.
- Must be able to commit to at least 3–4 days per week.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of a design team.
- Update presentation and sketch boards.
- Create and update technical packs under supervision or as assigned.
- Maintain the yarn, lab-dip, and trim library.
- Observe the development process from technical pack through showroom sample to bulk production.
- Maintain the digital sample archive.
- Assist with overall office organization.
BCI Brands operates as a multi-brand fashion platform for women, designing, manufacturing, and marketing career and casual sportswear across several owned and licensed brands, including Vince Camuto, 1.STATE, CeCe, Chaus, and Parker. It also creates private label programs for large retailers like Dillard's, Macy’s, and Nordstrom. The company handles the full product lifecycle—from ideation and design to global sourcing, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution—through a single, integrated approach. What sets it apart is its diversified brand portfolio combined with an end-to-end supply chain and licensing/partners strategy, enabling rapid response to trends and a broad reach across department stores and specialty retailers. With annual wholesale revenue over $400 million, its goal is to consistently supply a wide range of women's apparel to major retailers while growing its multi-brand platform and private label businesses.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Town of Pelham, New York
Founded
1975
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Janine Pescetto joined in November 2025, strengthening sales execution across all brands.
- Authentic named BCI a Ted Baker partner in 2025, adding women’s categories.
- BCI’s site says 2026 growth comes from acquisitions and brand extensions, not retrenchment.
What critics are saying
- Department-store dependence exposes BCI if Macy’s, Nordstrom, or Dillard’s cut floor space in 2026.
- BCI’s portfolio concentrates around licensed brands, so Authentic can renegotiate leverage after 2030.
- BCI has no visible DTC moat; private-label commoditization can crush margins quickly.
What makes BCI Brands unique
- Ariel Chaus and Manny Chirico pair founder control with former PVH operating discipline.
- BCI Brands sells through Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Macy’s, and private-label programs.
- Authentic renewed Vince Camuto through 2030, protecting BCI’s core licensed apparel engine.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Commuter Benefits
Training Programs