Assistant Fashion Designer (NYC)

BCI Brands designs, sources, and markets nationally and internationally an extensive range of women's careers, casual sportswear, and dresses. Our products are sold through all primary retail distribution levels, principally under various trademarks and private label brand names.
The Assistant Fashion Designer will work closely with the Design Director on the development of the line.
Responsibilities:
Support the Creative Director with the design process from initial inspiration to final production
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
Requirements
1-2 years of fashion design experience
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
Knowledge of Exenta is not required but is definitely a plus
Basic knowledge of Pattern construction would be great, but not required
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
Portfolio preferred!
BCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:30)
Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year