Design Assistant

Reformation • Design Assistant Work Location / Schedule Based in Los Angeles, 4 days a week in the office. What You’ll Do 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. What You’ll Bring 2–3 years of experience in apparel design, product development, or a creative support role. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with InDesign is 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 is preferred. Who You Are 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. Compensation Base hourly range is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Benefits & Perks Employer‑sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus commuter benefits. Competitive paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays. Retirement planning support with ESG‑aligned investment options. Global collaboration opportunities across offices in LA, NYC, and London. Fertility care support through Carrot, with up to $5,000 reimbursement after 1year. Support for employee‑chosen community initiatives through charitable donations. Clothing discount, culture events, annual Ref Values week, and volunteer time off. Acknowledgement of Equal Opportunity & Diversity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr