Senior Designer

REVOLVE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Designer. The role involves leading design initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and creating products inspired by the latest trends. Candidates should have extensive experience in design, knowledge of textiles, and proficiency in design tools. The position offers a salary between $100,000 and $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years work experience in Design.
• In-depth knowledge of textiles, materials, construction and fit.
• Experience developing tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the overall sketch creation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop products.
• Research and analyze industry trends.

Skills

Ability to lead design initiatives

Knowledge of textiles and materials

Proficient in CAD, Illustrator, and Photoshop

Strong hand illustration skills

Understanding of Bohemian aesthetics

Education

Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Main purpose of the Senior Designer role:

This is full-time role for an experienced, talented Senior Designer who is driven by on-trend design and concept. This position will report to the Design Director to lead the design for multiple labels. This Designer will be responsible for the research, development, sketching, and development of tech packs to execute on-trend styles on a seasonal basis. The person in this role will work closely with vendors and cross-functional teams in developing product that caters to the Revolve customer. He or she will be an out of the box thinker and leader who exudes passion and knowledge, while also effectively collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.

Major Responsibilities

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

• Lead on the overall sketch creation
• Have in-depth knowledge of and experience with aspirational designer level trend, fabrics, fit and construction
• Have experience with and have an innate knowledge of Bohemian and “Femme” brand aesthetics and vision
• Develop technical flats and design sheets for each collection, utilizing the knowledge of brand vision
• Oversee the concept development through studying sales data and trend research
• Strong ability to create and execute on trend embellishment and embroidery layouts
• Collaborate with multiple brands to ensure a cohesive concept for each season
• Conceptualize and create compelling product 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 Design Director and cross-functional team members to buildbrand 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 “FEMME” trends and drive all corresponding development with overseas vendors
• 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.
• Cultivate, interview, train and manage junior members which includes providing strategic and aesthetic guidance
• Travel overseas as needed
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

Required Competencies

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

• Attend fittings and provide effective feedback which includes potentially changing sketches as necessary
• Identify key seasonal trends and drive all corresponding development with overseas vendors
• 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.
• Cultivate, interview, train and manage junior members which includes providing strategic and aesthetic guidance
• Travel overseas as needed
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field
• 8-10+ years work experience in Design
• In depth 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
• Experience leading a team and/or multiple categories

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.

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 salary rate is $100,000 to $115,000 per year.