Associate Designer

Main Purpose of the Associate Designer role
The Associate Designer will utilize his or her strong acumen for fashion to create and interpret concepts to generate a final product for a specific brand. He or she will collaborate with different departments to manage the development of their product from initial concept through production across multiple brands. This is a permanent full‑time role for a candidate who truly understands the market consumer and can apply that understanding to their work. The position will also utilize organizational skills to work independently to accomplish design departmental goals.

Major Responsibilities

Able to complete the execution of a brand or category with minimal to limited direction of the lead Designer

Assist in conceptualizing and creating compelling products for the category for all monthly deliveries

Create moodboards, technical flats, and line guides

Source and choose materials for product with minimal guidance

Attend designated fittings

Build CADs/Tech Packs/Construction Detail Pages and maintain BOMs

Partner with tech designers to align design vision and complete fitting independently

Partner with Product Development team to retrieve fabric/FOB costing and suggest alternate options in order to meet requirements

Cultivate and train assistants which includes refining their design development process

Complete ad hoc assignments as assigned by management

Required Competencies

Strong garment development process, fabrics, patterns, and construction

Strong hand sketching ability

Strong sense of color story, style and fit terminology

Ability to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CADs

Ability to design within cost parameters and wearability

Ability to recolor artwork and prints

Knowledgeable and consistently up-to-date with market/runway trends and good understanding of the REVOLVE customer and Alliance brands

Ability to translate Sales Data and apply it into design range and product scope within the brand’s identity

High knowledge of design details and interior garment construction

Self‑motivated, positive and dependable attitude

Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Effective time management and ability to stay organized

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 Qualifications

Minimum 4‑5+ years of experience in Fashion Design

Must have leadership or management experience

Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator required

Advanced visual and written communication skills

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fabrics across categories

Preferred Qualifications

Fashion Design degree or related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Gmail

Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit

Portfolio Requirement
Must submit a portfolio or work sample to be considered.

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, and that is what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

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