Technical Designer - Sweaters for Kids/Juniors (FREELANCE)
BCI Brands•New York, NY
About The Position
BCI is seeking a freelance Technical Designer specializing in sweaters for Kids/Juniors. The role supports the pre-production process by reviewing garment fit, construction, and specifications; preparing and attending fittings; developing and maintaining factory tech packs; and coordinating with factories, vendors, Design, and cross-functional teams. The designer manages workload around calendar and production deadlines and may help create initial development tech packs during downtime. This is a temporary role expected to last at least one month, paying $50–$60 per hour depending on experience.
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in sweater design.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, 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.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly, with exceptional follow-up skills.
- Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload and tasks.
- Strong work ethic and ability to self-motivate, work with cross-functional teams when necessary, and make callouts that support team efficiency and future endeavors.
Responsibilities
- Prepare for fittings by measuring samples, comparing them with the style tech pack and previous fit samples, and checking that previous comments have been corrected; bring prior fit samples to sessions for review when needed.
- Attend fittings and review garment fit, balance, and details through production.
- Apply knowledge of measuring, garment construction, grading, stitches, gauges, and factory production.
- Develop clear and comprehensive tech packs for factories.
- Correspond with factories and vendors to ensure reorder styles meet specifications, including communicating fit comments.
- Maintain clear, professional daily communication with cross-functional teams and factories regarding construction details, fit, and pattern issues.
- Update tech packs with current BOM 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 with a sense of urgency.
- Help designers create initial development tech packs during downtime.
