Freelance Senior Technical Designer

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.

Freelance Senior Technical Designer:

We are looking for an awesome Freelance Senior Technical Designer. Our ideal candidate is detailed, a serial problem solver, and all-star communicator. You’ll support the tech team to execute premium apparel products from initial development through to final production.

What You’ll Do:

• Create and manage garment specifications and standards within both Excel and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for designated product categories.
• Oversee the product journey from the concept stage (initial style development) to the final production approval. This includes 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 sketch.
• Execute fit comments promptly to keep the fit process aligned 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

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Available to work full-time 5 days at our Vernon office
• 8-10+ years experience in apparel technical design
• Extreme attention to detail and accuracy, as well as ability to prioritize and make quick decisions
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Extremely honest and trustworthy with highest integrity
• Ability to multitask and 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

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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