Sr. Technical Designer - Women's Apparel

Work Location / Schedule On-site full-time M-F at our Vernon office The Role We’re looking for a seasoned Senior Technical Designer with deep expertise in women’s apparel who has spent their career perfecting fit on dresses and elevated ready-to-wear, brings the technical precision and factory experience to match, and thrives in a collaborative, people-first environment where integrity and teamwork are just as important as the work itself. What You’ll Do Create and manage garment specifications and standards within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for designated product categories. Oversee the product journey from the concept stage (initial style development) to the final production approval. This includes developing garment fit, construction, grading, and trim using tech packs, flat patterns, and fit comments Build tech packs with garment specifications, construction details, and digital patterns for factories to create samples. Inspect samples to ensure they meet company quality standards. Communicate revisions to factories through fit comments, updating specs, patterns, construction details, and sketch. Execute fit comments promptly to keep the fit process aligned with production timelines. Review graded nest patterns and issue grading guidelines to vendors post-fit approval to maintain consistent fit and quality. Partner with Quality Control to creatively solve quality control issues What You’ll Need Bachelor’s Degree 8-10+ years experience in Technical Design Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, as well as ability to prioritize and make quick decisions Knowledge of garment construction, grading, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Extremely honest and trustworthy with highest integrity Ability to multitask and meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical capability, and interpret design sketches for tech packs Experience working with overseas factories Compensation At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $100,000 – $120,000 + 5% 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! Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Accommodation Statement 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. California Applicant Privacy Notice California Applicant Privacy Notice found here #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co