Denim 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 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.  What You'll Do: 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 effi...