Reformation is Hiring Fashion Design Associate (Los Angeles)

Reformation is a mission based company that is fast-growing and is redefining fashion. We make killer clothes that don’t kill the environment and want our garments’ impact on the planet to be as low as possible. After all, there’s nothing less sexy than leaving a big nasty mess.

Curren position for Fashion Design Associate who will contribute to Reformation's success and growth by managing the process of creating high designs. As a Fashion Design associate at Ref  you will be working to ensure Reformation is first in identifying emerging trends, and translating these into fashion stories that customers will love and believe in.  You will work closely with the Buying teams and our Suppliers to ensure you capture the season’s must-have pieces to excite and delight the customer. 

REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years experience 

• Strong Sketching skills 

• Relevant contemporary experience with an appreciation of fabric, trims,

• Knowledge of CAD would be beneficial

• Experience working with domestic and overseas factories/suppliers is beneficial 

• Appetite for design influences and strong eye

• Ability to work under own initiative

• Strong enthusiasm for Reformation as a brand

• Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate confidently at all levels

• Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities

• Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Have a genuine passion for Sustainability

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret trends into commercial designs

• Identify  key silhouettes, fabrics and trims that are relevant to the  Reformation customer

• Gathering & use relevant internal and external information to drive product and range development for the customer

• Partner with the Design Director and Buyers to develop the vision and direction of the brand

• Responsible for producing specs either by hand and/or CAD

• Sketching 

BENEFITS + PERKS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees

• Sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees

• Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment

• Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more 

• 401K with company match 

TO APPLY

Please put together on ONE pdf file:

* Slide with 5 key items in apparel and 5 Key accessories for the Reformation girl Spring 2020 wardrobe (not Reformation items) 

* If you have an online portfolio, please put your link in the area marked "Website". If you do not have an online portfolio, please upload ONE pdf version of your portfolio/work. 

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