Technical Designer - Sweaters for Kids/Juniors
About the job
- At least 2 years of experience in sweater design.
- A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design, or Patternmaking, or equivalent.
- 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 when necessary.
- Prepare for fittings by measuring samples, cross-checking them against the style technical package and previous fit samples to confirm prior comments were addressed, and bringing previous fits to review when needed.
- Attend fittings to review garment fit, balance, and details through production.
- Develop clear and comprehensive technical packages for factories.
- Correspond with factories and vendors to ensure reorder styles meet specification requirements, including communicating fit comments.
- Communicate daily with the cross-functional team and factories about construction details, fit, and pattern issues.
- Update technical packages with current bill of materials information, 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 create initial development technical packages with designers during downtime.
About the company
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
- BCI renewed Vince Camuto through 2030, securing a core revenue driver.
- Janine Pescetto joined in November 2025 to expand sales across department-store channels.
- BCI launched Court & Rowe and added Ted Baker and Halogen opportunities in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Department-store wholesale remains exposed to traffic declines and vendor rationalization at Macy's and Nordstrom.
- BCI depends on external licensors like Authentic Brands Group, which controls Vince Camuto through 2030.
- A licensed-fashion portfolio faces existential risk if retailer shelf space shifts to vertical brands.
What makes BCI Brands unique
- BCI Brands controls owned and licensed labels, including Vince Camuto, CeCe, Parker, and Ted Baker.
- Its wholesale engine spans Nordstrom, Macy's, Dillard's, Bloomingdale's, Revolve, and Stitch Fix.
- Ariel Chaus and Manny Chirico pair family ownership with seasoned public-company fashion execution.
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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