Senior Knitwear Desiner

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. Senior Knitwear Designer: Reformation has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Knitwear Designer to be a key member of our in-house Design team, leading the knitwear business. This individual will lead design for and support the growth of one of our largest and highest-potential categories, driving the creative vision from concept, to yarn and stitch development through final execution. You will be responsible for translating directional global trends into wearable, customer-right knit pieces that feel distinctly Reformation. The ideal candidate is both highly creative and deeply technical, with mastery of knit construction and a strong commercial instinct. You hold an exceptional taste level, a high bar for quality and sustainability, and the ability to balance innovation with business performance. What you’ll do: Partner with the VP Design to develop and execute the overarching vision and creative direction of knitwear Own design, fit and execution for the knitwear business driving both creative and commercial results, along with key Merchandising and Buying category partners Analyze global marketplace trends and synthesize findings into a comprehensive, brand-relevant strategy that pushes the boundaries, while maintaining a deep commitment to the Reformation aesthetic. Lead the identification of key silhouettes, innovative sustainable fabrics, ensuring a cohesive and market-leading collection. Anticipate future shifts in the fashion landscape and take calculated, high-reward risks to keep the brand at the cutting edge. Oversee the entire design process, maintaining a high standard for quality while ensuring all styles and style information are organized and executed flawlessly. Drive results by managing cross-functional efforts and maintaining strong relationships with domestic and overseas technical design, product development, and production partners. What you’ll need: 8+ years of professional apparel design experience, with a proven track record with an emphasis on knitwear Mastery of knitwear construction, including deep knowledge of yarn properties and knit construction A sophisticated taste level and an elite "finger on the pulse" of both current and emerging trends. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization. A strong understanding of financial performance and the ability to design commercially viable products that drive growth. A deep, genuine passion for sustainability and its integration into the design process. Ability to work under own initiative Strong enthusiasm for Reformation as a brand Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment Good teamwork and interpersonal skills Who You Are: You are incredibly smart. Your colleagues love working with you; your manager loves having you in meetings on the ... (truncated, view full listing at source)