Associate Product Developer/Designer-Footwear

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Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
70K-95K Annually
Mid level
Retail • Wearables
The Role
Develop and design seasonal footwear collections from concept through production. Create sketches, CADs, tech packs, trend reports, and product specifications; coordinate samples, materials, fittings, costing, and approvals. Communicate with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners to maintain quality, margins, and deadlines. Manage PLM updates, development calendars, WIPs, and cross-functional coordination among Design, Buying, Supply Chain, Purchasing, R&D, Tech, and Production teams.
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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 its 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. With a team of 1,000 strong, we are a dynamic group 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 found in a typical benefits package — including a hefty discount on items we carry (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 footwear?


Main Purpose of the Role:

The Associate Product Developer/Designer, Footwear & Accessories is a full-time role for a candidate who is equally driven by design creativity and the development process. This hybrid position is heavily focused on footwear — from concept sketching and tech pack creation through to vendor communication and production — with a supporting role in accessories. The ideal candidate brings a passion for quality footwear, a strong eye for trend, and the organizational discipline to manage development calendars across overseas vendors. This position requires a collaborative self-starter who can work cross-functionally across Design, R&D, Tech, and Production teams. 

Major Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Footwear Design & Development: 
  • Support the design and development of seasonal footwear collections aligned with market trends and brand direction
  • Research seasonal concepts, color palettes, and materials; develop and present trend reports
  • Identify appropriate lasts, bottoms, uppers, and target materials each season
  • Create detailed footwear sketches and CADs using Adobe Illustrator
  • Execute tech packs from initial development through confirmation sample/production
  • Communicate updates and revisions to overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Manage the sampling process in collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams
  • Attend fit sessions, write technical comments, and ensure product is on calendar and within cost
  • Maintain and update line guides, proto/PP samples, and PLM
  • Use data to proactively identify selling opportunities and inform design decisions


Product Development/Production:
  • Communicate daily with manufacturers to ensure specs, quality standards, and deadlines are met
  • Independently negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails and ensure margins are maintained
  • Coordinate approval of materials, trims, and color details between Design and vendors
  • Own WIPs, PLM updates and costing processes from concept through production
  • Negotiate FOB/DDP costs and support vendor consolidation for cost leverage
  • Act as liaison between Design and Buying to ensure MOQs and costs are within targets
  • Independently own calendar deadlines and flag risks proactively


Cross-Functional & Administrative:
  • Serve as a key communicator across Design, Buying, Supply Chain, and Purchasing
  • Receive and log in samples, assist in sample and package send outs 
  • Source and organize trims and materials
  • Support ad-hoc tasks as directed by management
Required Competencies:


  • Comprehend the beginning, middle and end of design and product development processes specifically for oversea vendors
  • Possess strong knowledge in footwear construction and specifications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Deadline focused and goal driven
  • Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and short lead calendar
  • 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
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4–+ years of experience in footwear design and/or product development
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; PLM experience a plus
  • Experience working with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Strong Excel skills and computer proficiency
  • Solution oriented and critical thinker
  • Deadline focused and goal driven
  • Team player and ability to multitask 


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Degree in Footwear Design, Product Development, Fashion Design, or related field
  • Familiarity with costing, FOB negotiations, and vendor capacity management
  • Experience with PLM or similar product management platforms



A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE, 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.



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Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience in footwear design and/or product development
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
  • Experience working with overseas vendors and manufacturing partners
  • Strong Excel skills and computer proficiency
  • Strong knowledge of footwear construction and specifications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Solution-oriented and critical-thinking abilities
  • Deadline-focused, goal-driven, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds and perform frequent physical movements
  • Degree in Footwear Design, Product Development, Fashion Design, or related field
  • Familiarity with costing, FOB negotiations, and vendor capacity management
  • Experience with PLM or similar product management platforms

REVOLVE Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about REVOLVE and has not been reviewed or approved by REVOLVE.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Merchandise discounts are consistently described as a standout perk, with occasional free lunches, company events, and charitable donation matching adding lifestyle value. Access to an EAP further supports wellbeing.
  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Certain roles show competitive pay ranges, and clearly posted salary bands improve transparency during hiring and negotiation.
  • Flexible Benefits — Benefit options include HMO and PPO medical plans alongside dental and vision, and some teams experience hybrid scheduling or flexibility, offering choice in how benefits and work arrangements are used.

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The Company
HQ: Cerritos, CA
627 Employees
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit www.revolve.com At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000+ based out of Cerritos, California 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. In return, we promise to keep REVOLVE a company where inspired people will always thrive.

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