Associate Product Developer/Designer-Footwear

REVOLVE

Develop and design seasonal footwear collections from concept through production, creating sketches, CADs, tech packs, trend reports, and product specifications while coordinating samples, materials, fittings, costing, and approvals. REVOLVE is a next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers, offering over 45,000 products through its family of brands including FWRD and 24 owned brands.

Location: California, Los Angeles
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Entry-level
Employment: Full time
Date added: 2026-10-16
Last checked: 2026-10-16

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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