Junior Technical Designer (NYC)

Company: BCI Brands LLC.
Job type: Full-time

Bernard Chaus, Inc. designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's careers, casual sportswear, and dresses. Their products are sold through all significant levels of retail distribution, principally under various trademarks and under private label brand names.
 Responsibilities
 Support Technical Designer
Attend fittings to review overall fit, balance, and details of garment through production
Measure all samples to make sure they arrive on spec and as requested
Self manages workload based on calendar due dates and production deadlines. Knows how to prioritize with a sense of urgency.
Develop clear and comprehensive tech packages for factories
Correspond with factories/vendors to ensure all reorder styles are within spec requirements including communicating all fit comments
Troubleshoot as needed with overseas vendors to explain construction and fit issues by any means necessary
Work with Design to ensure fit, balance, and aesthetics throughout the pre-production process, within the calendar deadline
Keep organization/filing of tech packages for each collection
Requirements
Degree in Fashion Design, Tech, or related.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in apparel industry including construction experience with full knowledge of production process, and timelines for Woven’s + Cut and Sew Knits product categories.
Knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, sewing techniques, trim and technical knowledge of fabric and construction.
Ability to analyze workload and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skill.
Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office, and Word.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Multitasking - Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize workload and tasks
Strong work ethic, able to self-motivate, work with cross functional teams when necessary and make call outs that displays efficiency for the teams and future endeavors.
Please note the annual salary for this full-time, exempt position is $62,400.
 
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