Knitwear Designer (Fully Fashioned)

*Please submit a knitwear portfolio and/or work samples.

Meet REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit www.revolve.com.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California 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.

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:

Knitwear designer for contemporary brands: Helsa, GRLFRND, LPA, Song of Style, L’Academie, and House of Harlow.

Position responsibilities and daily tasks:

• Sketching
• Commenting on 1 st protos
• Working cross functionally with product development on costing options
• Shopping the market for inspiration
• Leading fittings, updating tech pack construction and BOMs
• Ownership over brands from development to production
• Leading meetings and working one on one with directors and outside influencers
• Tech-packing
• Sending out seasonal stitch development based on direction/brand concept
• Communicating with our vendors on yarn development/R&D
• Working in our product console – naming styles etc.
• Meeting with yarn mills and stitch vendors

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

• Strong communication skills as this person will be working cross functionally and with many outside influencers
• Must understand relationship of yarn and stitch and be able to execute successful stitch development
• Must feel confident working one on one with directors and outside influencers/celebrities
• Must be organized and able to juggle multiple deadlines and calendars
• Must feel confident in leading fittings and meetings
• Strong sketching ability
• Strong technical knitwear background. Must have understanding of yarns, stitches, and fully fashioned construction
• Strong sense of urgency and able to prioritize deadlines accordingly
• Must be able to map/plan out yarn groups/concepts for the season in line with direction given.
• Strong understanding of stitches/yarns in relationship to costing.
• Must be a team player as we maneuver many moving parts

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

• 5-7 years of experience in fully fashioned knitwear

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

• Fully fashioned knitwear work experience (knitwear degree preferred as well)
• Google suite
• Adobe photoshop/illustrator
• Procreate is a plus
• Excel

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, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly/salary range is $78,000 - $87,000 per year.