Associate Designer, Parker Dresses

BCI Brands•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The Associate Designer supports the Senior Designer throughout the design process, from initial inspiration through final prototype, for Parker Dresses. The role conducts market and competitive research and develops seasonal design concepts within the broader assortment and cost structure. It helps create products that reflect market trends, the brand’s identity, and the overall business strategy, while meeting the target customer’s fit criteria and the Senior Designer’s direction. The position works daily with in-house drapers and pattern makers on development and production garments. It also contributes to technical development, color, fabric, and trim direction, and uses Centric PLM to create styles, designs, and bills of materials. The Associate Designer assists with fittings and supports quality and color matching approvals. BCI is a multi-brand women’s fashion company whose brands include CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State, and Parker. The stated annual salary range for this full-time role is $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience. The job description notes that the responsibilities are not all-inclusive and that other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 4 years of design experience; experience in dresses is preferred.
Previous experience working with PLM is mandatory.
Working knowledge of garment construction.
Proficient in sketching flats with Adobe Illustrator.
Solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter and proactive worker.
Enthusiastic and team-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Design experience in dresses.

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Designer with the design process from initial inspiration to final prototype.
Conduct market trend research, hand sketching, computer flat sketching, garment specification, and fit work; ensure products meet the target customer’s fit criteria based on the manager’s direction.
Work daily with in-house drapers and pattern makers on new development and production garments.
Create mood boards, analyze collections, conduct competitive analysis, and develop design concepts, presentation boards, mock-ups, color-ups, and inspirational photos for meetings.
Identify and design key items with a strong brand identity.
Develop initial seasonal design concepts in the context of the larger assortment and cost structure.
Execute the Senior Designer’s vision, ensuring products are consistent with market trends and support the brand identity and overall business strategy.
Oversee creation of tech packs for overseas garment development.
Suggest colorways, fabric, and trim direction.
Use Centric PLM to create new styles, designs, and bills of materials.
Approve trim and strike-offs for quality and color matching.
Assist the Senior Designer at fittings when needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.