Associate Director​/Director of Denim Design

Overview

Associate Director / Director of Denim Design

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2. We are a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong. And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

Work Location/

Schedule:

Based in Los Angeles, 4 days a week in the office.

The Denim Design Associate Director / Director leads the creative vision, design execution, and long-term strategy for women’s denim. This role owns the end-to-end design process—from concept through production—while partnering closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Fit, Sourcing, and Production to deliver commercially successful, on-brand denim collections. You are both visionary and detail-driven, equally comfortable setting seasonal direction and refining a rise, pocket placement, or wash until it’s perfect.

• Own the performance and execution of the roadmap for all denim categories, jeans and apparel, in alignment with brand identity, customer insights, and business goals
• Define seasonal denim direction including silhouettes, fits, fabrications, washes, finishes, and detailing
• Balance trend leadership with timeless core denim essentials
• Ensure consistency and cohesion across all denim categories (core, fashion, seasonal, extensions)
• Collaborate closely with Fit and Technical Design to achieve best-in-class fit and comfort
• Drive innovation in fabric development, wash techniques, sustainability, and construction
• Lead, mentor, and develop the denim design team
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance creative environment
• Stay deeply connected to global denim trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies
• Translate customer data, fit feedback, and sales performance into actionable design improvements
• Conduct market research, vintage research, and trend analysis to inform design direction

• 8+ years of experience in apparel design, with at least 2–3 years minimum managing or mentoring a team
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems
• Strong track record of designing for high-growth, elevated contemporary or premium brands
• Deep expertise in denim construction, fits, washes, fabrics, and production processes
• Detail-oriented, decisive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
• Strategic executor with strong commercial instincts and customer obsession
• Confident, clear communicator with the ability to influence across levels and functions
• Experience working with both domestic and overseas vendors; able to balance creative vision with production reality
• Fierce attention to detail and a passion for elevating product
• A collaborative, kind, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Deep alignment with Reformation’s mission, values, and design philosophy

• Bold but thoughtful. Strategic but decisive. Curious but focused.
• A mentor and a doer—you coach others, but can also dig into the work and lead by example
• Excited to help scale and evolve a beloved, values-led brand
• Inspired by fashion’s future and serious about shaping it for the better
• A denim obsessive who understands both heritage and modern denim

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $140,000 – $160,000 + bonus 15% eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions.

Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Note:

Compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and…