Sr. Associate Designer

Main Purpose of the Position

The Senior Associate Designer for the Denim segment will utilize their acumen for fashion to create and interpret concepts to generate a final product. This is a permanent full time role for a candidate who truly understands the market consumer and can apply it to the passion of his or her work. This position will also utilize his or organizational skills to work independently to accomplish design departmental goals.

Major Responsibilities

• Able to complete the execution of a brand or category with the minimal direction of a senior level Designer for the Denim category
• Create detailed technical flats and line guides; this includes intricate CAD work, detailed construction details for review with Lead Designer
• This includes thoughtful and intentional interior construction work and ability to execute on those CAD’s independently
• Absorb and create compelling product for the segment for all monthly deliveries
• Create moodboards, technical flats and lineguides
• Absorb and build seasonal wash concepts for quarterly concepts
• Execute wash comments for all monthly deliveries
• 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/FBO 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

Competencies

• Knowledge of denim wash processes and garment dye treatments
• 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 denim garment construction through tech pack creation and CADS
• Strong ability to design within cost parameters/wearability
• Knowledgeable and consistently up-to-date with market/runway trends and good understanding of the REVOLVE customer
• Ability to translate Sales Data and apply into design range and product scope within the brand’s identity
• High knowledge of denim 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 5-6+ 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