BCI Brands

Designing, manufacturing, and marketing women's apparel

Technical Designer - Sweaters for Kids/Juniors

Industrial DesignPosted on Nov 9

ContractNew York, NY, USA$50 - $60 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in sweater design.
A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or Patternmaking, or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of sweaters, including stitches, gauge, and weights.
Experience with Kids and Junior sizing.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
Ability to analyze workload, plan accordingly, and follow up effectively.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload and tasks.
Ability to self-motivate and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare for fittings by measuring samples, checking them against the style Tech Pack and previous fit samples, confirming that prior comments were addressed, and bringing prior fits to fitting sessions for review when needed.
Attend fittings to review garment fit, balance, and details through production.
Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories.
Correspond with factories and vendors to ensure reorder styles meet specifications, including communicating fit comments.
Communicate daily with cross-functional teams and factories about construction details, fit, and pattern issues.
Update tech packs with current bill of materials, construction templates, and measurements where applicable.
Issue grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout pre-production and within calendar deadlines.
Manage workload according to calendar due dates and production deadlines, prioritizing urgent work.
Help designers create initial development tech packs during downtime.

Technical Designer - Sweaters for Kids/Juniors (FREELANCE)

BCI Brands · New York, United States · Temporary · Posted 2026-11-09

Workplace: on_site

Description

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.

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.
Attend fittings to review overall fit, balance, and details of garment through production
Knowledge of measuring, garment construction, grading, stitches, gauges and factory production
Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories
Correspond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit comments
Maintain professional & clear daily communication with cross functional team and factories regarding construction details, fit and pattern issue
Updates tech packs with current information for BOM, construction templates, and measurements, where applicable.
Issues grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval.
Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout the pre-production process, within the calendar deadline
Self manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.
In downtime, help create initial development tech packs with designers.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years’ experience in sweater design
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or Certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, Patternmaking, or equivalent.
Knowledge of sweaters including stitches, gauge and weights.
Experience with Kids and Junior sizing.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skill.
Multitasking - Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload and tasks
Strong work ethic, able to self-motivate, work with cross functional teams when necessary and make call outs that displays efficiency for the teams and future endeavors.

This is a temporary role expected to last at least 1 month offering a rate of $50-$60 per hour depending on experience level.

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About the Company

BCI Brands

Designing, manufacturing, and marketing women's apparel

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: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Town of Pelham, New York
Founded: 1975

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