Product Development Assistant

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

9h•$20 - $21•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 a specific market niches, developing 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 role for a candidate who will closely collaborate with cross functional teams; like R&D, Design, and Technical Design, to ensure the completion of garments is executed from concept through production with the highest quality and within cost parameters. This position will utilize his or her problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication skills to help oversee the day-to-day development which includes ensuring brands are on calendar. This is a permanent full-time role for a highly organized candidate who can be a key communicator to other departments and global vendor partners. The ideal candidate will thrive in a creative fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word), Google Suite (Slides, Sheets, Docs, Mail)
Familiarity with PLM systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
Self-driven with a sense of urgency
An active team player and belief that “no task is too small” to benefit the good of the business
Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
Team player and ability to multitask
1+ years’ experience in similar role
Familiarity with product development timelines and processes
Excellent computer skills including Excel and Internet research
Solution oriented and critical thinker
Deadline focused and goal driven

Nice To Haves

Experience in product development, production, or fashion-related roles is a plus
Basic knowledge of fabrics and finishing
Degree in Fashion, Product Development or similar field
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development and production process by assisting in the placement, execution and follow-up of developments and ensuring on time delivery.
Ensure updates are made to weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
Has entry level understanding of Product Life Cycle and the importance of adhering to deadlines, to help ensure timely developments
Responsible for tracking, unpacking, distributing samples throughout the development process, which includes support with all TOP check-ins
Communicate daily with vendors to ensure all info regarding sample tracking, material requests, and approvals is up to date and current
Assist in follow-up on all product specifications, quality standards, lab dips, testing, sample deadlines, and deliveries - providing approvals when necessary
Assist in day-to-day tasks and assignments as directed by management
Other duties may be assigned, as needed