Technical Designer

REVOLVE; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off retail prices

Free weekly lunches

Company parties

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Job summary

REVOLVE is looking for a meticulous and driven Technical Designer to join their team in Los Angeles. This full-time position requires a strong background in apparel manufacturing and a passion for creating technically sound garments. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years of experience and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years work experience as a technical designer.
• In-depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction, and fit.
• Prior managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and spec samples to ensure compliance with specs and design intent.
• Lead fit sessions and communicate precise corrections to vendors.
• Manage a team of tech designers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Strong work ethic

Education

Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

This range is provided by REVOLVE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $77,000.00/yr

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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. 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 Technical Designer position:

This is a full time role for a mid to senior level candidate who is meticulous with details and driven by the technical aspect of the design process. This Technical Designer will join an existing team of technical designers and have a hand in creating styles that will be worn by thousands of people worldwide. The person in this role will bring with them drive and passion for developing technically sound garments with fabulous fit that cater to the body con LA woman. This position required an out of the box thinker who can collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.

Position responsibilities and daily tasks:

• Evaluate and spec samples to determine compliance of specs, construction, quality and design intent
• Illustrate pattern corrections and style comments with Photoshop or Illustrator to communicate accurate and precise corrections to overseas vendors
• Detail comments and address all garment corrections with factory representatives
• Collaborate with tech, design, PD and purchasing to ensure design intent is executed with the highest quality of fit, construction and workmanship while maintain deadlines
• Lead fit sessions. Ensure meticulous notes are taken during session to so correct information is communicated to vendors and production
• Ensure all samples are fit and comments are processed within a timely manner
• Work within calendar to ensure deadlines are maintained
• Manage team of tech designers
• Advanced knowledge of construction and patterns
• Advanced knowledge of fabrics and their applications
• Advanced knowledge of target specs, POMs and grading
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized
• High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
• Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Works well individually as well as with a team
• Ability to lead and train team of direct reports

Minimum candidate qualifications (years of experience, education level, technical skills, software, etc):

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field
• 7+ years work experience as a technical designer
• Prior managerial experience
• In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit

Preferred qualifications:

• Consistent work experience and steady career progression as a technical designer
• Work experience at premium and/or contemporary woman’s fashion brands

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 base salary range is $75,000 to $77,000 per year.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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