Senior 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 by Elyse Walker, 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 Senior Product Developer role:

The Sr. Product Developer, R&D will independently manage product development for Activewear and Swim across multiple brands and categories, from concept through production, exercising strong expertise in construction, fabric, and development techniques. This role owns fabric research and development for Activewear, leads a high volume of SKUs on a fast-paced calendar, drives process improvements, and cultivates junior team members — partnering closely with the Manager and cross-functional teams (Design, Technical Design, Buying, R&D) to keep programs on time and within cost.

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Product Development — Activewear & Swim

  • Independently manage product development, WIPs, and costing across multiple Activewear and Swim brands and categories, from concept through production
  • Lead and monitor WIPs across all product stages to keep a fast-paced, multi-brand calendar on track
  • Independently negotiate, set, and approve target costs and retail pricing, ensuring margins are maintained
  • Call out margin- or development-challenged styles in high-level meetings (assortment review, line preview) and provide solutions
  • Maintain vendor capacities and independently allocate product to manufacturers for the best possible execution
  • Communicate daily with mills and manufacturers, serving as the main point of contact and escalation across Buying, R&D, Design, Tech, and Purchasing
  • Create and implement product development calendars; attend fittings to keep product on time, quality elevated, and cost on target
  • Travel to overseas vendors to expedite product and improve processes
  • Cultivate and develop Assistants/Associates, refining their development process and leading training and workshops
  • Lead approvals and meetings in the Manager's absence
  • Conduct market research on competitors to identify target costs and emerging techniques and materials
  • Support and help evolve PD processes
  • Coordinate sample arrangements with PR and the photo studio to ensure timely cataloging

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  Fabric Development — Activewear

  • Lead Activewear fabric research and development, applying expert knowledge of construction, fabric, and finishing
  • Negotiate fabric costs and set target FOB costs, from tech pack through production, to guide Design and protect margin
  • Identify and resolve bulk fabric issues, and introduce new fabrics and manufacturers into the matrix as needed
  • Liaise between Swim R&D and Design to keep fabric MOQs and costs on target

Competencies: 
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