Design Manager, Fashion Brand Studio Lead

Fwrd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50%+ item discounts

Free weekly lunches

Company parties

Job summary

REVOLVE, a leading fashion retailer, seeks a Design Manager in Los Angeles to lead an exciting new project within the Owned Brand portfolio. The role demands a strong background in fashion design, versatile aesthetics, and the ability to mentor a design team while aligning collections with brand vision.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring designs are trend-right and delivered on time, with collaboration across global partners.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of professional experience in women’s apparel design.
• 2+ years of experience managing or mentoring a design team.
• Degree in Fashion Design, Apparel, or related field.
• Experience creating tech packs and working cross-functionally with production and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from concept through final sample under senior leadership.
• Ensure collections align with brand identity, customer demand and trends.
• Research fabrics, trims, and silhouettes to support viable designs.
• Supervise junior designers, assistants, and interns; provide feedback.
• Maintain seasonal design calendars and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with overseas design team and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Fashion design degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD/design tools

Job description

REVOLVE, a leading fashion retailer, seeks a Design Manager in Los Angeles to lead an exciting new project within the Owned Brand portfolio. The role demands a strong background in fashion design, versatile aesthetics, and the ability to mentor a design team while aligning collections with brand vision.

Responsibilities include coordinating calendars, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring designs are trend-right and delivered on time, with collaboration across global partners.