Design Manager (Los Angeles)

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, REVOLVEs 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 REVOLVEs 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. Its 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 arent 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 Design Manager role :

This is full-time role for a senior level candidate who has the ability to fully drive the overall design and trend strategy for multiple brands under the Contemporary Chic Segment. This Design Manager will work side by side with the Executives in guiding and overseeing the development, implementation and execution of monthly design plans. Not only will he or she maintain a deep understanding ok key productivity and sales metrics - this role will also ensure clear communication progress for such metrics. The director will require to de an out of the box thinker and leader who exudes passion and knowledge within their role.

Major Responsibilities :

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

Lead on the overall concept and sketch review creation for multiple brands

Manage the fabric selection process

Oversee trend research for ideas in silhouette, trim and fabrics

Collaborate with cross functional teams to clearly communicate monthly design plans from an aesthetic and productivity standpoint

Facilitate deep integration to ensure alignment with the Buying team in order to craft a unique product mix

Ensure the designs are unique, while also aligned with the company vision and direction

Maintain a deep understanding of key productivity and sales metrics and ensure clear communication process for such metrics (i.e. designer scorecards, key sales metrics)

Maximize the calendar and create ways team members can effectively hit deadline

Continue to evolve design strategy and structure with the executive team while also communicating it thoroughly and effectively

Provide leadership and direct to the entire design team which includes creating and executing short and long-term developmental goals

Cultivate, interview and train junior members which includes leading workshops

Effectively conduct the line presentation to the executives and buyers

Build quarterly trend decks and design plans

Translate trend research / forecasting to sellable garments

Travel oversees as needed

Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by executives

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Have a trend-focused, forward thinking mindset

Be risk taker but also data driven

Experience working closely with various cross-functional departments including the buying team

Prior experience in effectively leading and managing others

Exceptional problem-solving skills and exceptional ability to identify and improve processes

Strong ability to take risks with designs, while also staying aligned with the customer

Expert knowledge to take risks with designs, while also staying aligned to identify and improve processes

Expert knowledge of target specs and POMs

Expert sketching and CAD ability

Expert ability to lead, manage and train multiple levels of designers and multiple brand categories

Expert communication skills

Expert analytical and decision-making skills

Proactive, self-motivated , advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with get it done attitude

Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs change / grow

Must be able to thriven a fast-paced environment and short lead calendar ( 5 months )

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 of 7+ years of senior leaderships and planning experience with leading design teams

10+ years of professional work experience in women's apparel design

Degree in Women's Apparel design

Expert knowledge of textiles, materials construction and fit

Computer sketching using CAD skills including Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, hand sketching, flat sketching

Expert in developing tech packs

Strong hand illustration skills

Expert computer skills including experience using Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite and Google suite applications

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with leading multiple brands

Experience at luxury or contemporary brand

Design experience with large LA based apparel company

• Candidates must submit a portfolio or work samples to be considered. A design assessment may be assigned.

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. As a REVOLVE affiliated company 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, its 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 salary range is $120,00 to $150,000 per year.