Technical Designer, Dresses

Reformation is seeking a full-time Technical Designer for Dresses in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves linking design and production, ensuring accurate garment fit and quality. Responsibilities include analyzing garments, creating tech packs, maintaining communication with vendors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in apparel design, 5+ years of experience, and strong attention to detail. The company values sustainability and an inclusive culture.
Who We Are:

Founded in 2009, Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fashion and sustainability can coexist. We combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably. Setting an example for the industry, Reformation remains at the forefront of innovation in sustainable fashion-running the first sustainable factory in Los Angeles, using deadstock and eco fabrics, tracking and sharing the environmental impact of every product, and investing in the people who make this revolution possible. The brand has also established itself as a pioneer in retail innovation, developing an in-store tech concept that brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors.

We are a future focused organization committed to the belief that the problems facing our planet and society can be solved through innovation, common sense and education. Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Here at Ref, we put people first. We know that you can't innovate and do cool stuff without having everyone on board. So we work to create a culture where everyone feels like they belong and where their voices are truly valued. We build an inclusive culture together and make a real impact along the way.

Technical Designer - Dresses

Reformation is looking for an awesome Technical Designer who will help link the design department and production to ensure that all designs translate to amazing garments. The role reports directly to the Technical Design Manager of Dresses and includes supporting the fit process from design to release, generating clear detailed fit comments, setting up tech packs and POMs and preparing garments for fitting. You will be working closely with our design, product development, and production departments.

We are looking for a full-time, super-efficient, hard-working, Technical Designer who will make sure our dresses look and fit great and are made at the highest level of quality standards.

What You'll Do:
• Work closely with the Technical Design Manager to ensure that designs are translated correctly, keeping size and fit consistent.
• Analyze garments and patterns to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.
• Create technical fit comments, advise detailed corrections, and clearly communicate the status and direction of each style to vendors.
• Create and Set up Tech Packs for new styles, creating guideline specs and construction details.
• Review Gade Rules to ensure accuracy
• Maintain professional timely and clear email correspondence with vendors
• Maintain WIP report and sample tracking
• Develop collaborative relationships with design and cross functional teams.
• Problem solve and work with Manager and vendors to ensure garments are production friendly.
• Bring urgent issues to Manager's and team's attention while contributing ideas and solutions.

What You'll Need:
• Degree in Apparel design & manufacturing
• 5+ years experience in technical design of women's apparel.
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, as well as ability to prioritize
• Superior organizational and communication skills; highly detailed and meticulous
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Extremely honest and trustworthy with highest integrity
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines,
• Knowledge of contemporary dress garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, sewing techniques, fabrication and trim; familiarity with print design and manufacturing
• Experience working with overseas factories

Who You Are:
• Enthusiastic about Technical Design and wants to excel into a better-quality apparel collection
• Desire to grow and continue a career in full package for an established and high growth company

Benefits & Perks:
• Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
• Paid vacation, 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

The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status

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