BCI Brands

Senior CAD Designer (Fashion Experience Required)

BCI Brands  •  $90k - $100k/yr  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  17 hours ago
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Job Description

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:

  • Partner with Designers to drive and develop new print collection for each delivery per season.
  • Set and drive the Brand's seasonal print direction (color, trend and vision).
  • Provide runway and trend reports to Design team and cross-functional partners to support print ideas for each season.
  • Meet with artwork studios weekly to see new print trends
  • Scanning and cleaning prints, re-colorings, color matching, graphics, repeats, texture mapping and palette building.
  • Rework print layouts to fit garment patterns for production orders
  • Working with assistants to track all artwork developed within CAD department.
  • Interpret seasonal fashion direction, and merchandise trends as appropriate for the brand.
  • Understand how the customer is responding to trends by reviewing selling and creating new and updated prints that support your research.
  • Shop competitive and aspirational retail, trade shows and markets for new merchandise, trend ideas, and design inspirations (materials, fashion, color).
  • Produce cohesive product presentations, including boards, tear sheets and samples.
  • Attend Brand Concept and Strategy Meetings.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in w omen’s apparel
  • Strong color & print sense.
  • Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Technical knowledge of fabric construction.
  • Strong understanding of print layouts and repeats
  • Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Kaledo and Microsoft Office suite.

The salary for this full-time role is dependent on experience between $90,000 - $100,000.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Robust Holiday Schedule
  • Training & Development
  • Growth Opportunities!
  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Robust Holiday Schedule
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Training & Development
  • Growth Opportunities!

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.

BCI Brands

About BCI Brands

BCI Brands is a multi-branded fashion platform with a mission to create, acquire, license, and grow iconic women’s apparel brands.

BCI’s specialty in women’s sportswear and dresses, coupled with our better distribution and ecommerce networks, has cemented our reputation as an innovator in the better and contemporary markets. Our brands include CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State, Parker, Chaus, MSK, Sam and Jess, and Cynthia Steffe, along with a variety of private labels for key partners Dillard’s and Halogen for Nordstrom.

BCI leverages our distinct brand incubation capabilities, from ideation and design, to sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to create top labels in house for distribution across multiple market segments. Our comprehensive expertise in global sourcing and development has made us a leader in speed to market execution.

BCI is privately owned by CEO Ariel Chaus after repurchasing it from The Camuto Group in 2018, and is driven by a strong executive management team, including Chairman Manny Chirico. The company has an annual wholesale revenue that currently exceeds $400 million.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1975
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