Senior Associate Designer

REVOLVE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

REVOLVE is seeking a Senior Associate Designer for the Owned Brand division in Los Angeles. This full-time role focuses on designing for the Contemporary segment, from development to production, and launching new products from sketches.

The candidate will research trends, create tech packs, manage samples, and work with cross-functional partners to maintain brand integrity. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in Women’s design, strong CAD skills (Illustrator & Photoshop), and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in Womens Design.
• Strong knowledge of textiles, materials, construction and fit.
• CAD sketching using Illustrator and Photoshop, hand sketching, flat sketching.
• Experience developing tech packs.
• Strong hand illustration skills.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft suite, Adobe suite and Google suite.

Responsibilities

• Study sales data and trend research for the Contemporary segment.
• Develop technical flats, design sheets and moodboards for seasonal collections.
• Collaborate with multiple brands to ensure cohesive concepts each season.
• Assist Design Director with moodboards and delivery planning.
• Engage in design process from development through production, including sketching and fittings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product integrity and fit consistency.
• Attend fittings and provide feedback to refine sketches.
• Identify seasonal trends and coordinate with overseas vendors.

Skills

CAD ability

Garment development

Sketching

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field

Tools

Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD

Job description

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE:

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. 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 Sr. Associate Designer role:

This is a full-time role for a candidate who is an experienced, talented Senior Associate Designer specific to the aesthetic to the Contemporary segment. This individual should not only have knowledge working with elevated garments, but also have experience in all aspects of design from the development to production (i.e. launching new products from sketch). This Senior Associate Designer will be responsible for the research, development, sketching, development of tech packs and sample management for each season across multiple brands. The Senior Associate Designer will also work effectively with cross functional partners to ensure product integrity and fit consistency. He or she will be an out of the box thinker and leader who exudes passion and knowledge within their role.

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Study sales data and trend research for the Contemporary segment
• Develop technical flats, design sheets and assist Design Director with moodboards for each seasonal collection, utilizing the knowledge of brand vision
• Collaborate with multiple brands to ensure a cohesive concept for each season
• Help the Director conceptualize and create compelling product for the for all monthly deliveries
• Engage in all aspects of design process from development through production (including but not limited to sketching, swatch development, quality development, and fittings)
• Collaborate with the Director and cross-functional team members to build brand specific product that supports Revolve’s financial and merchandising strategies
• Attend fittings and provide effective feedback which includes potentially changing sketches as necessary
• Identify key seasonal Contemporary trends and drive all corresponding development with overseas vendors in accordance with the Design Directors guidance.
• Engage with the Tech Design and Production team to ensure fit intent and consistency
• Review development samples for approval
• Ensure all calendar deadlines and productivity targets are being met
• Facilitate deep integration to ensure alignment with the Buying team in order to craft a unique product mix
• Research and analyze industry trends, shapes, market competition for materials colors, etc.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of garment development process, fabrics, patterns and construction
• Advanced knowledge of target specs and POMs
• Advanced sketching and CAD ability
• Strong creative ability that will translate forecast trends in relation to brand’s customer
• Experience working closely with various cross-functional departments
• Strong ability to lead, manage and train assistant designers
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced analytical and decision-making skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with & ”get it done” attitude
• Must be able to work in a fast pace environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate ideas and have a “big picture” understanding
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change
• Ability to manage workload and people effectively
• Must have a high sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
• Must have a flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs
• change/grow
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and short lead calendar (5 months)
• 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:

• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field
• 5+ years work experience in Womans Design
• Strong knowledge of textiles, materials, construction and fit
• Computer sketching using CAD skills including Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, hand sketching, flat sketching
• Experience developing tech packs
• Strong hand illustration skills
• Advanced computer skills including experience using Microsoft suite, Adobe suite and Google suit applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at luxury or contemporary brand

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

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An estimated salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000.