Senior Knitwear Designer

Senior Knitwear Designer

Los Angeles or NYC

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

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.

Senior Knitwear Designer:

Reformation has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Knitwear Designer to be a key member of our in-house Design team, leading the knitwear business. This individual will lead design for and support the growth of one of our largest and highest-potential categories, driving the creative vision from concept, to yarn and stitch development through final execution. You will be responsible for translating directional global trends into wearable, customer-right knit pieces that feel distinctly Reformation. The ideal candidate is both highly creative and deeply technical, with mastery of knit construction and a strong commercial instinct. You hold an exceptional taste level, a high bar for quality and sustainability, and the ability to balance innovation with business performance.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the VP Design to develop and execute the overarching vision and creative direction of knitwear
• Own design, fit and execution for the knitwear business driving both creative and commercial results, along with key Merchandising and Buying category partners
• Analyze global marketplace trends and synthesize findings into a comprehensive, brand-relevant strategy that pushes the boundaries, while maintaining a deep commitment to the Reformation aesthetic.
• Lead the identification of key silhouettes, innovative sustainable fabrics, ensuring a cohesive and market-leading collection.
• Anticipate future shifts in the fashion landscape and take calculated, high-reward risks to keep the brand at the cutting edge.
• Oversee the entire design process, maintaining a high standard for quality while ensuring all styles and style information are organized and executed flawlessly.
• Drive results by managing cross-functional efforts and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and overseas technical design, product development, and production partners.

What You'll Need:

• 8+ years of professional apparel design experience, with a proven track record with an emphasis on knitwear
• Mastery of knitwear construction, including deep knowledge of yarn properties and knit construction
• A sophisticated taste level and an elite "finger on the pulse" of both current and emerging trends.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
• A strong understanding of financial performance and the ability to design commercially viable products that drive growth.
• A deep, genuine passion for sustainability and its integration into the design process.
• Ability to work under own initiative
• Strong enthusiasm for Reformation as a brand
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

Who You Are:

• You are incredibly smart.
• Your colleagues love working with you; your manager loves having you in meetings on their team.
• You can set targets and manage a cross-functional effort to achieve those targets.
• You have strong commercial acumen. You are able to take fashion forward trends and design them into a more commercially viable product
• You motivate others; you communicate clearly; you inspire your coworkers.
• You are a collaborative, hardworking, problem solver, who leads by example.
• You are biased for action; you love the swiftness of our business model and are eager to drive success
• You are customer focused; you love to see what's selling in order to drive success for your area
• You display ownership and drive results; you totally own your category and care deeply about the success of your business

To Apply:

Please put together on ONE pdf file:

5 Key Trends for Clothing for FALL 2026

5 Key Trends for Sweaters for FALL 2026

* If you have an online portfolio, please put your link in the area marked "Website". If you do not have an online portfolio, please upload ONE pdf version of your portfolio/work.

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $100K - $150K + 10% bonus eligibility, 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.

Benefits & Perks:

• 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!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don't know if you should apply? We get it—studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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