Senior Product Developer

REVOLVE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50%+ employee discount on items

Company parties

Job summary

REVOLVE is seeking a Senior Product Developer, R&D to independently manage activewear and swim product development from concept through production. You will own fabric research, drive margins, and lead a high-volume SKU cadence across multiple brands, partnering with Design, Tech, Buying, and PD teams to stay on time and on budget.

The role requires 8+ years in garment product development, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of construction, fabric, and finishing, with travel to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of garment product development and/or production experience across Activewear and Swim.
• 1+ year in a managerial or leadership role, with experience training junior team members.
• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Fashion Design, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage product development, WIPs, and costing across multiple Activewear and Swim brands from concept through production.
• Lead and monitor WIPs to keep a fast-paced, multi-brand calendar on track.
• Negotiate target costs and retail pricing while maintaining margins.
• Coordinate sample arrangements and vendor communications to ensure timely cataloging.

Skills

Garment construction knowledge

Fabric knowledge

Product development timelines

Leadership

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Apparel Manufacturing

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

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, FORWARD by Elyse Walker, 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 a specific market niches, developing 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. In return, we promise to keep REVOLVE a company where inspired people will always thrive.

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

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

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Senior Product Developer role:

The Sr. Product Developer, R&D will independently manage product development for Activewear and Swim across multiple brands and categories, from concept through production, exercising strong expertise in construction, fabric, and development techniques. This role owns fabric research and development for Activewear, leads a high volume of SKUs on a fast-paced calendar, drives process improvements, and cultivates junior team members — partnering closely with the Manager and cross-functional teams (Design, Technical Design, Buying, R&D) to keep programs on time and within cost.

Major Responsibilities:

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

Product Development — Activewear & Swim

• Independently manage product development, WIPs, and costing across multiple Activewear and Swim brands and categories, from concept through production
• Lead and monitor WIPs across all product stages to keep a fast-paced, multi-brand calendar on track
• Independently negotiate, set, and approve target costs and retail pricing, ensuring margins are maintained
• Call out margin- or development-challenged styles in high-level meetings (assortment review, line preview) and provide solutions
• Maintain vendor capacities and independently allocate product to manufacturers for the best possible execution
• Communicate daily with mills and manufacturers, serving as the main point of contact and escalation across Buying, R&D, Design, Tech, and Purchasing
• Create and implement product development calendars; attend fittings to keep product on time, quality elevated, and cost on target
• Travel to overseas vendors to expedite product and improve processes
• Cultivate and develop Assistants/Associates, refining their development process and leading training and workshops
• Lead approvals and meetings in the Manager's absence
• Conduct market research on competitors to identify target costs and emerging techniques and materials
• Support and help evolve PD processes
• Coordinate sample arrangements with PR and the photo studio to ensure timely cataloging

Fabric Development — Activewear

• Lead Activewear fabric research and development, applying expert knowledge of construction, fabric, and finishing
• Negotiate fabric costs and set target FOB costs, from tech pack through production, to guide Design and protect margin
• Identify and resolve bulk fabric issues, and introduce new fabrics and manufacturers into the matrix as needed
• Liaise between Swim R&D and Design to keep fabric MOQs and costs on target

Competencies:

• Expert knowledge of garment construction, specifications, and finishing
• Strong knowledge of fabric, trims, quality, and development processes
• Strong knowledge of product life cycle and calendar deadlines within a fast-paced, short lead-time environment
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and train Associates/Assistants across multiple brands or categories
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs, Mail), and Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• Familiarity with PLM systems
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to delegate while still meeting deadlines
• Able and willing to lift up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand, and wrist motions, and sit for extended periods, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in garment product development and/or production, including experience across both Activewear and Swim
• 1+ year in a managerial or leadership role, with experience training and developing junior team members
• Strong understanding of product development timelines and processes across Domestic and/or Import segments
• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Fashion Design, or a related field
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience traveling to overseas vendors/factories
• Solution-oriented and a critical thinker, able to perform efficiently under tight deadlines
• Goal-driven and deadline-focused

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of fabrics and finishing, particularly within Activewear
• Established vendor relationships and resources
• In-depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development
• Ability to travel overseas once or twice a year

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. As a REVOLVE affiliated company 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.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 per year.