Associate Product Developer

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, 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.

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 Associate Product Developer role:

This is a full-time role for a candidate who will closely collaborate with Design to ensure the completion of garments is executed from concept through production with the highest quality and within cost parameters. This position will utilize his or her problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication skills to help oversee the day-to-day development which includes ensuring brands are on calendar. This is a permanent full-time role for a highly organized candidate who can be the key communicator to other departments and will thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Major Responsibilities:

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

•    Communicate daily with manufacturers to ensure product specifications, quality standards and deadlines are met

•    Coordinate approval of wash/trim/color details between design and vendors

•    Maintain data accuracy across all platforms and departments

•    Attend fittings to ensure product is on calendar and within cost parameters and problem solve with issues arise

•    Allocate product against manufacturers for the best possible execution which includes maintaining proper vendor capacities

•    Negotiate FOB cost and effectively consolidate suppliers for cost leverage

•    Act as liaison between R&D and Design to ensure fabric MOQs and cost are within targets

•    Cultivate and train assistants which includes refining their development process

•    Manage and Own WIPs and costing processes for a specific brand and/or category from concept through production

•    Independently own calendar deadlines

•    Own product development from concept to TOP phase

•    Be the main point of contact and communicator between all cross-functional departments: Buying, R&D, Design, Tech, Supply Chain and Purchasing

•    Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management 

Required Competencies:

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

•    Comprehend the beginning, middle and end of product development processes specifically for oversea vendors

•    Must have the ability to handle large amount of SKUs

•    Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications

•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

•    Strong analytical and decision-making skills

•    Deadline focused and goal driven

•    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 

Minimum Qualifications:

•    4 years’ experience in similar role

•    Work experience with oversea vendors specifically

•    Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required

•    Excellent computer skills including Excel and Internet research

•    Solution oriented and critical thinker

•    Deadline focused and goal driven

•    Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines

•    Team player and ability to multitask 

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Degree in Fashion, Product Development or similar field

•    Strong fabric knowledge

•    Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication preferred 

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 $67K to $70K a year.

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