Design Assistant

About the role

The Design Assistant supports Reformation’s in‑house design team throughout the entire product development cycle, from concept and research to final handoff. Working closely with designers, merchandising, product development, and technical design, this role ensures the creative process runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key 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 CAD files for vendor communication and line reviews.
• Track sample status, fit comments, and revision notes; attend fittings and communicate updates to partners.
• Coordinate with Production and Technical Design on timing, revisions, and product development milestones.
• Conduct market and competitive research, shop the market, and summarize findings.
• Maintain the design library of fabric swatches, trims, references, and archive samples.
• Manage design team calendars, scheduling, and vendor follow‑ups to keep the studio running efficiently.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of experience in apparel design, product development, or a creative support role.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; familiarity with InDesign.
• Experience with AI‑enabled creative tools such as Mid Journey and NanoBanana.
• Ability to work with CAD files and PLM systems.