Design Assistant

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Key Responsibilities

Assist designers with concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering Build and maintain mood boards, color stories,

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Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this.

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

Responsibilities

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→Assist designers with concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering
→Build and maintain mood boards, color stories, and presentation decks for internal reviews and cross-functional meetings
→Prepare and organize design sketches, tech packs, and CADs for vendor communication and line reviews
→Track sample status, fit comments, and revision notes across styles; attend fittings and communicate updates to cross-functional partners
→Coordinate with Production and Technical Design on timing, revisions, and product development milestones
→Conduct ongoing market and competitive research; shop the market in person and online and summarize findings for the team
→Maintain and organize the design library: fabric swatches, trims, references, and archive samples
→Manage design team calendars, scheduling, and vendor follow-ups to keep the studio running efficiently

2–3 years of experience in apparel design, product development, or a creative support role
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with InDesign a plus
Experience with AI-enabled creative tools like Mid Journey and NanoBanana is a plus
Experience with PLM systems or product tracking tools is a plus
Strong presentation skills across PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel, or a related field preferred

Organized and detail-oriented — nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
A proactive communicator who follows through without being prompted
Genuinely curious about fashion, design, and the product development process
Collaborative and low-ego — you're here to support great work and help the team move faster
Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by a fast-moving, creative environment
Genuinely passionate about sustainability and aligned with Reformation's values

What We Offer

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At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base hourly range is $25-$30 / hour, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

✓Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.

✓We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.

✓We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.

✓We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.

✓You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.

✓We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.

✓We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!