Knitwear Designer

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 Knitwear Designer role: 

This is full-time role for an experienced, talented Designer with a strong background in Knitwear. This individual should not only have knowledge working with elevated garments, but also have experience in all aspects of design from the development to production (i.e. launching new products from sketch). This Designer will be responsible for the research, development, sketching, tech packs and sample management for each season across multiple brands. The Knitwear Designer will also work effectively with cross functional partners to ensure product integrity and fit consistency. He or she will be an out of the box thinker and leader who exudes passion and knowledge within their role. The Knitwear designer will work across contemporary brands: Helsa, GRLFRND, LPA, Song of Style, L’Academie, House of Harlow (brands might change depending on style/skill level – multiple brands is the main idea!)

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

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

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in fully fashioned knitwear 
   

Preferred Qualifications:

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

*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, 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 salary range is $90K-$100K per year.