Denim Design Assistant

Reformation • Los Angeles, CA

4d • $25 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 exciting role will report to our Director of Denim Design, and will be supporting one of our most exciting new categories! 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. 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.

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
• Organized and detail-oriented
• A proactive communicator who follows through without being prompted
• Genuinely curious about fashion, design, and the product development process
• Collaborative and low-ego
• 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

Nice To Haves

• denim design experience is preferred
• 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

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

Benefits

• employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• commuter benefits
• competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• retirement planning support with the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned funds
• access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
• donations to community efforts on a yearly basis
• clothing discount
• culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level