Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this.

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're 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.

Full-time on-site work schedule at our Vernon HQ

Patternmaker

The Patternmaker is responsible for bringing apparel designs to life in a tangible manner by working closely with the Design and Technical Design teams while creating and maintaining the fit, form, function, and specifications of the garments. Their main responsibility is to create 1st through production patterns and tech packs that reflect standard fit and specs while executing Design’s vision and ensuring said patterns are ready to be adapted for bulk production

Responsibilities:

• Participates in product review meetings and other presentations as necessary. Works directly with the Technical Design, Sample room team, and Designers and Production Management
• Develop accurate sample & production patterns based on sketches from the design department
• Attend fittings for both sample and production garments and perform necessary corrections as a result of fitting notes/revisions
• Continually research new ideas & concepts for potential future designs
• Troubleshoot potential production issues before samples are made, for both aesthetic & cost purposes
• Maintain all standards in regard to grading, construction, how-to-measure, and other procedures
• Actively collaborate with design department, other pattern maker, quality control staff, and product development department
• Monitor garment/fabric shrinkage
• Complete assignments in a timely & accurate manner
• Work directly with department managers and following all tech pack requirements
• Identifies problems and/or opportunities, makes recommendations and takes a leadership role with the implementation of solutions that improve department efficiency and quality of garment development
• Applies technical expertise to troubleshoot hold ups and remove bottlenecks in development and pre-production engineering process.
• High draping skills

Required skills:

• 10+ years pattern making experience required
• Computer Cad system experience required
• Experience with Gerber and Manual Patterns
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Centric PLM is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or fashion school degree in Fashion Merchandising or Pattern Making preferred
• Highly motivated in achieving deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don’t know if you should apply? We get it—studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we’re all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you’re passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we’d love to hear from you. If this role doesn’t totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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