Denim Design Assistant — Hybrid LA Studio

The Reformation Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical, dental, and vision

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Retirement planning support

Fertility care support

Clothing discount

Job summary

The Reformation Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Denim Design Assistant to support our in-house Design team across concept to handoff.

Based in LA with a four-day-in-office week, you’ll collaborate with Designers, Merchandising, Product Development and Technical Design to move ideas into finished styles. You'll bring 2–3 years of apparel design experience, denim is preferred, plus proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of apparel design experience, denim design preferred.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop; InDesign a plus.
• Experience with PLM or product-tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist denim concept development, trend research, and seasonal inspiration gathering.
• Build mood boards, color stories, and decks for reviews.
• Prepare design sketches, tech packs, CADs for vendor communication.
• Track sample status, fit comments, and revision notes.
• Coordinate with Production and Technical Design on timing and milestones.
• Conduct ongoing market research; shop the market and summarize findings.
• Maintain design library with fabrics, trims, references, and archive samples.
• Support wash development and denim tasks.
• Manage calendars and vendor follow-ups to keep studio running.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

Mid Journey

NanoBanana

Presentation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Reformation Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a Denim Design Assistant to support our in-house Design team across concept to handoff.

Based in LA with a four-day-in-office week, you’ll collaborate with Designers, Merchandising, Product Development and Technical Design to move ideas into finished styles. You'll bring 2–3 years of apparel design experience, denim is preferred, plus proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop.