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 Product Developer role:

The Product Developer will utilize his or her exceptional organizational skills to independently manage multiple lines and/or categories.  This position will exercise the candidate’s expertise on his or her construction, fabric and development techniques.  The Developer will also be able to manage product development through production for the large SKU counts, lead a team and improve processes in a fast-paced work environment.  

Major Responsibilities:

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

•    Support the Product Development Manager and team to allocate, source and develop high quality product on monthly basis

•    Support the Product Development Manager in evolving PD processes and leading workshops and training for lower level PD team members

•    Lead on approvals and/or meetings in lieu of the Production Development Manager’s absence

•    Assist in creation and implementation of product development calendars

•    Manage multiple brands or categories to oversee product development from concept through TOP stage for both Domestic and Import

•    Independently negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails and ensure 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 against manufacturers for the best possible execution

•    Lead and monitor WIPs for all product stages for multiple brands or categories for a fast-paced calendar

•    Travel to overseas vendors to expedite product and improve processes

•    Identify problem areas and provide viable solutions

•    Collaborate closely with the Design team

•    Collaborate with 3D fitting and patternmaking process

•    Main point of contact/communicator of changes and alerts cross-functional departments (Buyers, R&D, Design, Tech and Purchasing)

•    Support with Reports/SKU analytics for Product Development Manager

•    Conduct market research of competitors to identify target costs and new techniques/materials in the market

•    Attend fittings to ensure product is on time, quality is elevated and cost parameters are met

•    Cultivate and develop Assistants/Associates which includes refining their development process

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

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