Fabric R&D Associate, Owned Brand

Fwrd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off retail prices

Free weekly lunches

Company parties

Job summary

Fwrd is seeking a Fabric R&D Associate in Los Angeles, CA, to oversee fabric development and quality communication across departments. The role demands a highly organized professional with at least 3 years of experience in Fabric R&D, tasked with managing fabric allocations, overseeing costs, and ensuring accurate fabric development processes.

Successful candidates will share their passion for fashion and have a strong understanding of textiles. Perks include generous discounts and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Fabric R&D or Product Development.
• Knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development.
• Excellent computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fabric allocations and communication.
• Manage and track fabric swatches.
• Negotiate cost for fabrics.

Skills

Fabric knowledge

Fibers understanding

Fabric R&D processes

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Fashion or Product Development

Tools

Excel

Google Docs

Job description

Fabric R&D Associate, Owned Brand

Regular Full-Time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3337

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go‑to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 45,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD and a portfolio of 24 owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry‑leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE’s data‑driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent, results in an unparalleled ability to identify specific market niches and develop brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE the leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion. With a team of 1,000 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high‑energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discounts on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Fabric R&D Associate role:

This is a full time role for a highly organized candidate who can be the key communicator to other departments and will thrive in a fast‑paced work environment. The Fabric R&D Associate will be responsible for the execution of the current R&D process and goals while maintaining quality and costs that meet company expectations and standards. This position will utilize his or her problem‑solving, multi‑tasking and communication skills to help oversee the day to day development of fabrics.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with fabric allocations and communication
• Manage and track fabric swatches and provide accurate cost estimates to help guide Design
• Assist with negotiating cost for fabrics
• Prioritize/notify fabrics based on L/T and delivery
• Partner with PD and Design to ensure fabric MOQs and cost are within targets
• Maintain data accuracy across all platforms and departments
• Manage all fabrics for multiple brands and/or category
• Execute fabric emails and development
• Manage costing processes for a specific brand and/or category
• Name fabric qualities and assist other team members if needed
• Problem solve fabric issues with minimal input by Fabric R&D Manager
• Potentially cultivate and train assistants which includes refining their development process
• Be a key point of contact and communicator between all cross‑functional departments
• Cultivate, interview, train and manage junior members
• Complete ad‑hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of fabric knowledge
• Strong understanding of fibers
• Strong understanding of Fabric R&D processes
• Ability to execute developments
• Ability to manage others
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Works well in a fast paced, ever‑changing environment
• Effective time management and ability to stay organized
• Flexible and adaptable to a very fast‑paced environment

Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ year experience working in Fabric R&D, Product Development or similar role
• Degree in Fashion, Product Development or similar field
• Knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google Docs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with a contemporary brand highly preferred
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $70k to $75k.