Associate Product Developer

About REVOLVE and the Owned Brand Division

REVOLVE is a leading next-generation fashion retailer focused on Millennial and Gen Z consumers. Established in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, the brand operates as a premium lifestyle destination, providing inspiration with a curated selection of over 45,000 products. The Owned Brand division is a prominent design and production hub based in Los Angeles, known for merging data insights with creativity to create brands with distinct aesthetics, including names like Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD, and RAYE.

Role Overview

The Associate Product Developer position is a full-time, entry-level opportunity ideal for individuals with experience in design, merchandising, or fashion product development aiming to strengthen their technical and operational expertise. This role supports garment movement from initial concept through production execution ensuring quality, cost management, and aesthetic alignment. The role involves vendor communication, product lifecycle coordination, and calendar management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members in driving product development phases from concept initiation to final production.
• Engage in daily communication with manufacturers about product details, schedules, and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate approvals relating to washes, trims, and color elements with design teams and suppliers.
• Ensure precise product data maintenance across various platforms.
• Participate in fittings and monitor sample progress to keep styles on schedule.
• Support preparation of technical packages, cost analysis sheets, and work-in-progress reports.
• Take part in design collaboration, product allocation assessments, and vendor monitoring.
• Conduct foundational market and trend analyses to assist design and merchandising decisions.
• Collaborate extensively with Technical and Buying departments.
• Provide organizational and administrative backing to guarantee prompt product milestone follow-ups.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, Product Development, or a related discipline.
• Between two and five years of experience in buying, product development, or merchandising roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of fashion product development processes.
• Keen interest in apparel design, merchandising, and production life cycles.
• Excellent organizational capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage multiple assignments efficiently and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic knowledge regarding garment construction and materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace platforms.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop is beneficial but not mandatory.

Preferred Background

• Experience liaising with international vendors.
• Knowledge of garment manufacturing or costing systems.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or product tracking software.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a dynamic and innovative problem solver who excels in teamwork and embraces learning opportunities. They demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about contributing to the evolving landscape of fashion product development at REVOLVE.