Product and Yarn Developer

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

13d

About The Position

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. @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve. Main purpose of the Product & Yarn Developer role: Lead the Femme and Chase segment in yarn research and development Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Requirements

Possess strong knowledge of yarn, fabric, trims, quality and developments
Knowledge of garment construction and finishing
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
Strong analytical and decision making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
Strong attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills
2 year college education
5 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
Basic knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google

Nice To Haves

4 year college education
10 years experience in Product Development within the Knitwear Category
Extensive knowledge of PLM software, excel, outlook, google
Extensive knowledge of PD and Production including and how bulk is both landed
shipped and affects costing across the board
Understanding of platforming fabrics and how this affects bottom line and T+A
Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
Goal driven

Responsibilities

Cross functional collaboration daily with PD, Design and buying
Allocate, source and develop high quality yarn & fabric
Identify problem areas and provide viable solutions, which includes foreshadowing any potential future issues
Collaborate closely with Design to ensure quality intent and cost intent are clear
Lead WIP tracking and factory performance to ensure on-time deliveries
Lead partnership with factories to ensure cost negotiation, while also maintaining aesthetic and quality requirements
Be the main point of contact/communicator of changes and alerts cross-functional departments (Buyers, PD, Design, Tech and Purchasing)
Communicate with mills
Communicate with factories
Provide price targets and guidance within the team
Enter all yarns into PLM and LG’s
Managing the data entry for knits in PLM
Build platformed yarns across brands
Sourcing new core yarns
Following up on all FIS’s for yarn sourced
Working with Design cross-functionally, selecting and sourcing yarn for each season.
Support the development and organization of a comprehensive yarn library for the R&D team.
Partner with PLM to track, trace and maintain accurate records of all yarns
Attend fabric shows and mill appointments as needed
Assist in creation and implementation of product development calendars
Manage multiple brands or categories to oversee the fabric research and development process to its entirety
Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management