Designer

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. 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 position: The Designer will utilize their strong acumen for fashion to create and interpret concepts to generate a final product for a specific brand. He or she will collaborate with different departments to manage the development of his or her product from initial concept through production across multiple brands. This is a permanent full-time role for a candidate who truly understands the market consumer and can apply it to the passion of his or her work. This position will also utilize their organizational skills to work independently to accomplish design departmental goals as well as working one on one with their Design Manager. Major Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Ownership over brands from development to production • Lead meetings and work one on one with directors and senior leads • Sketching • Tech-packing • Lead fittings, update tech pack construction and BOMs • Comment on 1st protos • Work cross functionally with product development on costing options • Work in our product console – naming, creating and updating styles etc. • Communicate with our vendors • Shop the market for inspiration as well as in depth online research • Build/Tech Packs/construction Detail Pages/maintain BOMs • Partner with tech designers to align design vision and complete fitting independently • Cultivate and train assistants which includes refining their design development process • Complete ad hoc assignments as assigned by management • Create detailed technical flats and line guides; this includes intricate CAD work, detailed construction details for review with Lead Designer. • Assist in conceptualizing and creating compelling product for the segment • Create mood boards, technical flats and line guides • Source and chose materials for product with minimal guidance Required Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: • Advanced hand and computer sketching ability • Strong communication skills • Strong sense of urgency and able to prioritize deadlines accordingly • Must be organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines and calendars • Must be a team player as we maneuver many moving parts • Must feel confident in leading fittings and meetings • Must feel confident working one on one with directors and other department leads Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum 5-6 years in Fashion Design • Must have leadership or management experience • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must • Advanced visual and written communication skills • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fabrics across categories • Strong ability to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CADS Preferred Qualifications: • Minimum 7 years in Fashion Design • Procreate is a plus • Must have leadership or management experience • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must • Advanced visual and written communication skills • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fabrics across 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 $85,000 to $95,000 per year.