Product and Yarn Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Meet REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California 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 discount 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?

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Cross functional collaboration daily with PD, Design and buying
• Allocate, source and develop high quality yarn & fabric
• Identify problem areas and provide viable solutions, which includes foreshadowing any potential future issues
• Collaborate closely with Design to ensure quality intent and cost intent are clear
• Lead WIP tracking and factory performance to ensure on-time deliveries
• Lead partnership with factories to ensure cost negotiation, while also maintaining aesthetic and quality requirements
• Be the main point of contact/communicator of changes and alerts cross-functional departments (Buyers, PD, Design, Tech and Purchasing)
• Communicate with mills
• Communicate with factories
• Provide price targets and guidance within the team
• Enter all yarns into PLM and LG’s
• Managing the data entry for knits in PLM
• Build platformed yarns across brands
• Sourcing new core yarns
• Following up on all FIS’s for yarn sourced
• Working with Design cross-functionally, selecting and sourcing yarn for each season.
• Support the development and organization of a comprehensive yarn library for the R&D team.
• Partner with PLM to track, trace and maintain accurate records of all yarns
• Attend fabric shows and mill appointments as needed
• Assist in creation and implementation of product development calendars
• Manage multiple brands or categories to oversee the fabric research and development process to its entirety
• 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 of yarn, fabric, trims, quality and developments
• Knowledge of garment construction and finishing
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
• Strong attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 year college education
• 5 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
• Basic knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 year college education
• 10 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
• Extensive knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google
• Extensive knowledge of PD and Production including and how bulk is both landed
• shipped and affects costing across the board
• Understanding of platforming fabrics and how this affects bottom line and T+A
• Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
• Goal driven

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 hourly/salary range is $90,000 to $95,000.

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