Associate Designer

Main Purpose

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 his or her product from initial concept through production across multiple brands.

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 product 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/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
• Strong ability to clearly communicate silhouettes and detailed garment construction through tech pack creation and CADS
• Strong ability to design within cost parameters/wearability
• Strong 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 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5+ years in Fashion Design
• Must have leadership or management experience
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator a must
• Advanced visual and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of fabrics across categories

Preferred Qualifications

• Fashion Design degree or in a similar related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Gmail
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit