PD Coordinator

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

Fabric knowledge
Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication

Responsibilities

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