REVOLVE is hiring: Knitwear Designer in Los Angeles

Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr 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 the 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 specific market niches and develop brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind. Main purpose of the Knitwear Designer role This is a full‑time role for an experienced, talented designer with a strong background in knitwear. The designer should have knowledge working with elevated garments and experience in all aspects of design from development to production, launching new products from sketch. Responsibilities include research, development, sketching, tech packs and sample management for each season across multiple brands. The Knitwear Designer will work effectively with cross‑functional partners to ensure product integrity and fit consistency, and will be an out‑of‑the‑box thinker who exudes passion and expertise within the role. The designer will work across contemporary brands: Helsa, GRLFRND, LPA, Song of Style, L’Academie, House of Harlow (brands may change depending on style/skill level – multiple brands is the main idea). Major Responsibilities Ownership over brands from development to production Leading meetings and working one on one with directors and outside influencers Sending out seasonal stitch development based on direction/brand concept Sketching Tech‑packing Leading fittings, updating tech pack construction and BOMs Commenting on first prototypes Working cross‑functionally with product development on costing options Communicating with our vendors on yarn development/R&D Meeting with yarn mills and stitch vendors Shopping the market for inspiration Essential Competencies Strong technical knitwear background – understanding of yarns, stitches, and fully fashioned construction Understanding the relationship of yarn and stitch and executing successful stitch development Ability to map/plan out yarn groups/concepts for the season in line with direction given Strong understanding of stitches/yarns in relation to costing Strong sketching ability Strong communication skills working cross‑functionally and with many outside influencers Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize deadlines accordingly Organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines and calendars Team player in a fast‑paced environment Confidence in leading fittings and meetings Confidence in working one on one with directors and outside influencers/celebrities Minimum Qualifications 7+ years of experience in fully fashioned knitwear Preferred Qualifications Fully fashioned knitwear work experience (knitwear degree preferred) Procreate proficiency Excel proficiency Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator proficiency Google Suite proficiency Candidates must submit a portfolio or work samples to be considered. A design assessment may be assigned. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Design Industry Retail Apparel and Fashion Location Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) #J-18808-Ljbffr