Senior Sportswear Designer

BCI Brands•New York, NY

About The Position

BCI, a leader in the women's fashion industry since 1975, is expanding its presence and seeking a Senior Fashion Designer. With a portfolio of brands including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State, and Parker, BCI is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women's empowerment through fashion. The Senior Fashion Designer will collaborate closely with the Design Director to develop the line, ensuring product consistency with market trends while defining brand identity and business strategy.

Requirements

Minimum 6+ years of fashion design experience
Must have background in sportswear design
Knowledge of garment construction and patterns
Strong flat sketching abilities; either via Procreate or Illustrator
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication
Self-starter and proactive worker
Enthusiastic and team-oriented
Must have a sense of urgency
Must be fluent in Photoshop and Illustrator
Must be able to sketch (Flats/Floats) in Procreate or Illustrator
Learns quickly and eager to learn all parts of the industry
Must have an eye for Merchandising, Assorting Fabrics/Garments accordingly
Must be comfortable with long hours, if needed

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Procreate would be great but not required
Knowledge of Exenta is not required but is definitely a plus
Basic knowledge of Pattern construction would be great, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production
Manage an assistant and delegate workflow
Communicate daily with sales and production to ensure design sheets are being completed properly and in a timely manner
Create and execute on the vision of the Creative Director, ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends, while defining the brand identity and overall business strategy
Developing Design sheets in Exenta (PLM System)
Updating reorder bodies with new ideas while incorporating upcoming trends
Sourcing trims, prints and novelty fabrics with venders/In the market
Choosing matching linings
Setting up new silhouettes in prints and new fabrications in our in house sewing room to get cut and sewn
Supporting the head designer in creating and organizing a cohesive line
Creating inspiration boards