We are looking for an experienced and merchant led Womenswear Designer to join the RVCA team to concept, design and develop regional products that execute key market trends. You will work collaboratively with the RVCA global team on the seasonal design direction and be responsible for all regional products. This is inclusive of seasonal inline, speed to market and special make up products as required.
The Challenge
A key part of this role will be the early identification of regional market trends and opportunities. You’ll undertake market research, trend analysis and competitor analysis to develop product concepts. You will be responsible for designs from concept to production stage, delivering ranges within aesthetic guidelines to calendar deadlines. You will present your styles for adoption and play a key role in the seasonal range release to support sell-through. You’ll work across all categories for RVCA Womens, including swim and RVCA Sport.
The Reward
This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a true ‘all rounder’ position. You’ll work alongside an experienced team of subject matter experts, and be part of a large, global business with multiple opportunities across a range of lifestyle brands. This is a business like no other, come and see behind the scenes at Boardriders!
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in a similar role designing Womens fashion apparel. Ideally, you’ll have experience in designing products across multiple categories with a strong understanding of fit and fabrications. Your sharp sense of your customer’s needs combined with your apparel design experience will assist you in creating the right product for the brand and the APAC marketplace. Experience with silhouette design, textile design and product development would be preferred. Critical will be your ability to spot trends early and translate that within brand aesthetic guidelines meeting seasonal milestone key dates.
About Us:
RVCA – the balance of opposites. RVCA is about today, tomorrow and life as the big picture. It is about inspiring our generation, providing something of substance and culture, and above all doing it with integrity as a united family and a close-knit community.
RVCA is a design-driven lifestyle brand free from passing trends. Appearing as a natural on the shelves of boutiques as on those of a local skate shop, RVCA is brought together by a group of likeminded individuals from various subcultures.
Interested?
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We thank everyone in advance for their application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted within a 3 week period.
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