Assistant, Product Developer

Job Description

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, 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 #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Assistant Product Developer role:

The Assistant Product Developer for the Active segment will utilize his or her organizational skills to maintain product specifications, communicate with vendors, and support the team in the concept through production process. This position will support various aspects of the Design/Development process through close partnerships and consistent communication to ensure the development process runs efficiently. This is a permanent full time role for a candidate who comprehends deadlines and has strong organization skills that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Contribute to and support the product development process from concept through TOP

• Create and maintain up to date TP's and BOM's

• Maintain and create Illustrator tech sketches

• Assist In TP hand-off and wash development as needed

• Communicate with manufacturers to ensure product specifications as needed

• Organize and maintain wash, fit standard, fabric and trim libraries

• Update design boards/decks as directed by management

• Review fitting updates/changes with Product Development Leads which includes updating sketches/TP’s as needed and in a timely manner

• Update and maintain WIPs as needed

• Assist the team in preparing for quarterly PD hand offs and proto reviews

• Assist with trim development which can include helping create layouts for special trim developments

• Support with console data accuracy which includes maintaining accurateness across all platforms

• Attend fittings as needed

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

Required Competencies:

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

• Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications

• Self-driven with a sense of urgency

• Highly organized, able to take direction, and high level of attention to detail

• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, initiative and follow-up skills

• Must be able to take charge, multi-task and lead projects

• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, provide a high level of attention to detail, and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously

• An active team player and believe that “no task is too small” for the benefit of the greater good

• Team player and ability to multitask

• 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 Qualifications:

• Minimum 1-2+ year working in a similar role

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Internet research

• Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines

• Deadline focused and goal driven

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion, Product Development or similar field

• Experience with Denim

• Experience with overseas vendors

• Some experience in PLM system

• Fabric knowledge

• Strong analytical and decision making skills

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.

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An estimated salary range for this role is $20.00 - $21.00 an hour.