Associate Designer at EMINENT, INC.

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Garment Development Process, Hand Sketching, Color Story, Style And Fit Terminology, Tech Pack Creation, CADS, Design Within Cost Parameters, Recolor Artwork, Market/Runway Trends, Sales Data Translation, Garment Construction, Self-Motivated, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator

Industry

Software Development

Description

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, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FORWARD by Elyse Walker, 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 REVOLVE’s data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify a specific market niches, developing 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. 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. Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount 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 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 his or her 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 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: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. * 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 chose 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: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following 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 * 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 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 **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, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

Responsibilities

The Associate Designer will use their fashion acumen to create and interpret concepts, generating final products for specific brands while managing product development from concept through production across multiple brands. Essential duties include executing brand/category tasks with minimal direction, assisting in conceptualizing product, creating technical assets like flats and line guides, sourcing materials, attending fittings, and building technical packages.