Design Assistant

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.

Work Location/ Schedule: Based in Los Angeles, 4 days a week in the office.

The 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 keeps the creative engine running smoothly, partnering closely with designers, Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design to move work forward with precision and care. You are highly organized and detail-oriented, 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.

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 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

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

Application process. Please submit your resume and in lieu of a cover letter, please prepare a short trend concept presentation for Reformation Fall 2026 featuring 3–4 original directional ideas. Each concept should be brought to life visually through a curated mix of references including influencers, street style, runway, vintage imagery, cultural inspiration, silhouettes, styling, color, fabrics, or details that capture the mood and point of view behind the trend.

Compensation:

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.