PD Coordinator

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, FWRD 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   specific market niches and develop 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. 

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discounts 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 Product Development Coordinator role:

This is a full time, entry level, role for a candidate who is eager to work in a fast-paced environment and be hands on with the creation of design concepts.  This person will be responsible for assisting in the execution of the current PD process and goals while maintaining quality and costs that meets company expectations and standards.  This position will report to the Product Developer and work closely with international partners, tech design, production, and other cross-functional teams. 

Major Responsibilities:

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

• Manage and track development after tech pack stage through production and provide accurate cost estimates to help guide Design
• Assist with vendor allocations and communication
• Assist with negotiating FOB cost and consolidate suppliers for cost leverage
• Update and maintain weekly Product consoles, Vendor WIPs, organize and entering costing
• Facilitate the development of aesthetically correct samples that meet designs vision up to PP sample
• Create cost targets for all styles before tech packs are sent and engineer all garments upfront to ensure IMU goals are met
• Assist with managing the development WIP including T&A proto tracking, sample management, and costing
• Assist with negotiating component costing for all styles confirming costs at the right price
• Keep up to date with PD reports including best seller reports, adoption rate, line plan and allocation reports
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

Competencies: 

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

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in a very collaborative, creative, fast paced, and agile environment
• Effective negotiation and problem solving skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized while under tight deadlines
• High sense of urgency, punctuality and timeliness
• Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs change/grow
• Must have a strong work ethic and motivation to learn
• Highly organized
• Flexible personality willing to take direction and change as business needs change/grow
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and short lead calendar (5 months)
• 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: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in design related field
• In depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing, and development
• 2-3+ years work experience in Product Development or similar role

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Fabric knowledge
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication

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. 

 A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly range is $21 - $24/hr.

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