Design Assistant
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of experience in apparel design, product development, or a creative support role
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong presentation skills across PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Apparel, or a related field preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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
- option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned funds
- fertility care support through Carrot
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
