Los Angeles, CA30+ days ago
To perform this job successfully, a candidate must demonstrate: • Advanced knowledge of garment construction specifically • Advanced knowledge of patterns • Advanced knowledge of fabrications and their applications • Advanced knowledge of target specs, POMs, and grading • Ability to independently lead fitting for the segment • Ability to manage brands/capabilities • Advanced ability to quickly and accurately identify fit issues and the necessary corrections • Advanced understanding of silhouette and how to execute in fitting • Advanced ability to prioritize workload, send comments within a timely manner, and ensure deliveries are met • Advanced understanding of fit revisions' effect on cost • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met • Advanced written and verbal communication skills • Ability to lead, manage, and train multiple lower-level designers and multiple brand categories • Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with a "get it done" attitude • Advanced attention to detail and problem-solving skills • Advanced leadership skills • Ability 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 • Ability to sit for extended periods of time • Minimum candidate qualifications: • Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development, or apparel design related field • 7+ years of work experience as a Technical Designer • Prior managerial experience • In-depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction, and fit. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE's data-driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify specific market niches, developing brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.