Assistant Product Developer (Apparel)

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.

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 position:

The Assistant Product Developer 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.

Position responsibilities and daily tasks:

• Assist with updates to weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Partner with the Assistants to track, unpack, distribute samples and approvals throughout development process which includes support with all TOP check-ins
• Assist with filing and maintaining fabric and trim binders
• Assist Associate Product Developer in day to day functions
• Enter into PC system and maintain (check-ins, line guides, updates, costs, status)
• Assist with coding and submitting development invoices
• Support with buy meeting preparations
• Attend fittings to ensure product is on calendar
• Support with maintaining the Product Development trim library
• Assist with the factory costing and update cost in Product Consoles
• Support with console data accuracy
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

What does a candidate need to demonstrate to perform this job successfully:

• 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 candidate qualifications (years of experience, education level, technical skills, software, etc):

• 1 year experience in similar role
• Work experience within Activewear De