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Associate Designer, Swim

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, 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 Associate Designer (Swim) position:

The Associate Designer (Swim) will utilize his or her 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. 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 his or organizational skills to work independently to accomplish design departmental goals.

Position responsibilities and daily tasks:

• Strong knowledge of premium quality, feminine design details.
• Must incorporate an elevated personal aesthetic and taste level.
• Create detailed technical flats and line guides: includes intricate CAD work, construction details for review with Lead Designer. Also involves thoughtful and intentional construction work and ability to execute on those CAD’s independently
• Assist in the process of executing elevated product with the direction of design lead(s).
• Attend designated fittings, support the Design team in updates.
• Maintain and organize all sample racks and label samples accordingly.
• Create and maintain monthly line guides.
• Set-up swatch and print packages.
• Create detailed CADs/Tech Packs/Construction Detail Pages/maintain BOMs.
• Accurately take notes for the Design team in meetings.
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management..

Major Responsibilities:

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Able to complete the execution of a brand or category with the direction of a higher level Designer/Lead
• Create and update technical flats illustrator and line guides on Google docs
• Assist in sourcing and choosing materials for product
• Attend designated fittings, take notes and make updates
• Build CADs/Tech Packs/Construction Detail Pages/maintain BOMs
• Partner with Product Development team to retrieve fabric/costing and suggest alternate options in order to meet requirements
• Mentor and train Assistants, which includes refining their design development process

Required Competencies:

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

• Strong hand sketching ability as well as illustrator sketching ability
• Strong sense of color story, style and fit terminology
• Able to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CADS
• Ability to recolor artwork and prints
• Knowledgeable in fabrics and ability to design within cost parameters and wearability
• Knowledgeable and constantly up-to-date with market/runway trends and good understanding of the Revolve customer and Revolve Owned Brands
• Ability to translate Sales Data and apply into design range and product scope within the brand’s identity
• High knowledge of design details and interior garment construction
• Self-motivated, positive and dependable attitude
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Effective time management and ability to stay organized
• Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment
• 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
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

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

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Fashion Design - Swimwear experience preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must
• Advanced visual and written communication skills.
• Intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of fabrics across categories

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

• Degree in Fashion Design or similar related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit

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 $68,000-$70,000 per year.

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