Senior Technical Designer - Denim

Overview

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 Climate Positive by 2025 and Circular by 2030. Our work has been featured in Drapers, Sourcing Journal, and TIME has highlighted our CEO.

We’re a global brand with 50+ stores and our own sustainable factory in LA, innovating across accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear. We invest in an inclusive culture so everyone can grow, thrive, and belong. We’re excited to do all that with you.

Work Location/ Schedule: 5 days in office, full-time M-F in Vernon, Los Angeles.

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Designer for Denim to own the full product journey from concept through final production, driving fit, construction, and quality in fast-paced environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to set the standard for premium apparel.

Senior Technical Designer for Denim — own the full product journey from concept through final production. You’ll drive fit, construction, and quality from concept to final production, collaborating with cross-functional teams to set the standard for premium apparel and ensure every garment meets exacting standards of fit, construction, and quality.

• Create and manage garment specifications and standards within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for designated product categories.
• Oversee the product journey from concept stage to final production approval, including developing garment fit, construction, grading, and trim using tech packs, flat patterns, and fit comments.
• Build tech packs with garment specifications, construction details, and digital patterns for factories to create samples.
• Inspect samples to ensure they meet company quality standards.
• Communicate revisions to factories through fit comments, updating specs, patterns, construction details, and sketches.
• Execute fit comments promptly to align the fit process with production timelines.
• Review graded nest patterns and issue grading guidelines to vendors post-fit approval to maintain consistent fit and quality.
• Partner with Product Integrity to creatively solve quality control issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 8-10+ years of experience in Denim technical design
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, with ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Honest and trustworthy with highest integrity
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, balance creativity with technical capability, and interpret design sketches for tech packs
• Knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Experience working with overseas factories

At Reformation, the anticipated base salary range is $95,000 - $115,000 + 10% bonus eligibility, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company performance and individual contributions. Compensation decisions vary to reflect evolving business needs. Our total rewards package includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth.

• Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus commuter benefits.
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• Retirement planning support, including ESG-aligned funds.
• Global collaboration with offices in LA, NYC, and London and a global retail team.
• Fertility care support through Carrot, with up to a $5,000 reimbursement after 1 year of employment.
• Charitable giving and community support initiatives.
• Clothing discount, culture events, and Volunteer Time Off.

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know so you can show up as your best self.

If you’re unsure about applying, we encourage you to consider our general application as well. CPRA Notice found here.