VP of Design

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, 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[RVLV1] . 

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 VP of Design role:

The Vice President (VP) of Fashion Design is responsible for overseeing the creative vision and direction of the fashion design team. The VP of Fashion Design leads the design department, working closely with other senior leadership roles such as marketing, merchandising, and production teams. This role is critical in developing innovative designs, maintaining the brand’s aesthetic, and ensuring collections meet market trends, customer demands, and business objectives.

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Oversee the development, implementation and execution of monthly design plans
• Lead and inspire the design team to create innovative, trendsetting collections aligned with the company’s brand identity.Manage the fabric selection process
• Stay on top of global fashion trends, ensuring the company’s designs are competitive and relevant.
• Oversee the design process from initial concept to final production, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Oversee trend research for ideas in silhouette, trim and fabrics
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to clearly communicate monthly design plans from an aesthetic and productivity standpoint
• Manage and mentor the fashion design team, including senior designers, associate designers, and design assistants.
• Facilitate deep integration to ensure alignment with the Buying team in order to craft a unique product mix
• Ensure the Designs are unique, while also aligned with the company vision and direction
• Maintain a deep understanding of key productivity and sales metrics and ensure clear communication process for such metrics (i.e. designer scorecards, key sales metrics)
• Maximize the Calendar and create ways team members can effectively hit deadlines
• Continue to evolve Design strategy and structure with the executive team while also communicating it thoroughly and effectively
• Provide leadership and direction to the entire design team which includes creating and executing short and long-term developmental goals
• Cultivate, interview and train junior members which includes leading workshops
• Effectively conduct the line presentation to the Executives and Buyers
• Build quarterly trend decks and design plans
• Translate trend research/forecasting to sellable garments
• Travel overseas as needed
• Collaborate with the executive team to align the design strategy with business goals, customer needs, and market positioning.
• Encourage experimentation and innovative design concepts that push the boundaries of fashion while staying on-brand.

Required Competencies:

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

Excellent ability to understand all stages of the design development process

• Have a trend-focused, forward thinking mindset
• Extensive experience with the full product development lifecycle from concept to final product.
• Strong portfolio showcasing innovative design work and leadership in fashion.
• Exceptional creativity, vision, and understanding of fabric, color, texture, and garment construction.
• In-depth knowledge of the fashion industry, trends, and market dynamics.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and other fashion design tools.
• Expert analytical and decision-making skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with “get it done” attitude
• Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs change/grow
• 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
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of senior leadership and planning experience with leading Design teams
• 10+ years of professional work experience in women’s apparel design 
• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development or Apparel Design related field
• Expert knowledge of textiles, materials, construction and fit
• Computer sketching using CAD skills including Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, hand sketching, flat sketching
• Expert developing tech packs 
• Strong hand illustration skills
• Expert computer skills including experience using Microsoft suite, Adobe suite and Google suite applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with leading multiple brands
• Experience at luxury or contemporary brand
• Design experience with large LA based apparel company

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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