Denim Design Assistant

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. Our work has been featured in Drapers, Sourcing Journal, and TIME. We're a global brand with 50+ stores and our own sustainable factory in LA, innovating across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, ensuring everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

About the role

The Denim Design Assistant is a key support role on Reformation's in-house Design team, contributing across all phases of the design and product development process — from concept and research through final handoff. This role reports to our Director of Denim Design and supports one of our most exciting new categories. You’ll keep the creative engine running smoothly, partnering closely with designers, Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to move work forward with precision and care.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about denim design, highly organized and detail-oriented, and equally comfortable building a mood board and updating styles in our PLM system. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in the quality of your output, and understand that great design depends as much on process as on ideas.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers with denim 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
• Support with wash development and denim-related tasks
• Manage design team calendars, scheduling, and vendor follow-ups to keep the studio running efficiently

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in apparel design; denim design experience is preferred
• 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

Skills

• 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
• Based in Los Angeles (or planning to relocate) and able to work in a hybrid model out of our HQ

Schedule

Based in Los Angeles, 4 days a week in the office.

Pay

The anticipated base hourly range is $25–$30/hour, depending on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance, department goals, and individual contributions.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits to support travel to and from work
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Retirement planning support, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (sustainable) funds
• Global collaboration opportunities with teams in LA, NYC, London, and retail locations worldwide
• Fertility care support through Carrot, including up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related expenses after 1 year of employment
• Yearly donations to community efforts aligned with employee values
• Clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week), and Volunteer Time Off