Assistant Designer, SPORTSWEAR

BCI Brands•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BCI, a leader in the women's fashion industry since 1975, is seeking an Assistant Designer for its sportswear line. This role is perfect for an early-career fashion professional eager to learn and contribute to the entire design process, from concept to production. The Assistant Designer will collaborate closely with the Design Director to develop the line, supporting the creation of design boards, sketching flats, updating tech packs, and maintaining design sheets and seasonal line plans. Responsibilities also include researching trends, colors, and materials in the active and sportswear market, sourcing fabrics and trims with guidance, assisting in sample development, preparing materials for sampling, setting up new styles, creating CAD decks for sales, and inputting sample data into the asset manager. Maintaining organization of fabric swatches, trims, and internal files is also key.

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of fashion industry experience (internships count!) in sportswear
Must have experience in cut and sew, wovens, and knits
Degree in Fashion Design or related field preferred
Basic understanding of garment construction and patterns
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; knowledge of Procreate a plus
Familiarity with tech packs and PLM systems (Exenta knowledge is a bonus)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to sketch flats and design concepts digitally
Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a team-first mindset
Portfolio required (student or professional work welcome)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Procreate
Exenta knowledge is a bonus

Responsibilities

Assist in the design and development of women’s sportswear from concept to production
Support in building design boards, sketching flats, and updating tech packs
Help organize and maintain design sheets and seasonal line plans
Research trends, colors, and materials relevant to the active and sportswear market
Source fabrics, trims, and prints from vendors with guidance from the senior design team
Assist in sample development by preparing materials and tracking sample progress
Set up new styles with updated fabrics and prints for sampling (in our house sample room)
Creating cad decks for sales with notes from buyers
Input sample data into asset manager
Stay organized with fabric swatches, trims, and internal files