Full-Time

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Apparel

Posted on 9/12/2024

Reformation

Reformation

1,001-5,000 employees

Sustainable fashion brand offering eco-friendly clothing

Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$20 - $22Hourly

Junior, Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Primarily office-based role with occasional field audits.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • High School Diploma required.
  • 1-3 years of experience in the apparel industry (QA experience preferred, but training will be provided).
  • Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer skills.
  • Basic understanding of garment construction and measuring points (training will be offered).
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in organizing and managing paperwork related to QA inspections and audits.
  • Prepare audit reports by compiling PO data, PIM database information, TOP approval status, spec sheets, and key points of measure (POMs).
  • Conduct in-line inspections and field audits of inbound garments and finished goods as needed.
  • Support the QA team in identifying quality issues and recommending solutions.
  • Handle all TOP and fit sample audits, ensuring measurements align with approved standards as needed.
  • Communicate audit results and updates to cross-functional production teams via email.
  • Verify daily QC release approvals and update approval dates in the PIM database.
  • Participate in in-house inspections for bulk items with high return rates.
  • Ensure that products in production are stored at approved indoor factory locations.
  • Verify factory compliance with the Reformation How to Measure Guide.
  • Escalate urgent quality concerns to the Senior QA Auditor and QA Manager.

Reformation focuses on sustainable fashion by offering eco-friendly clothing options in a market known for its environmental impact. The company provides a range of stylish clothing items, including jeans, dresses, and wedding attire, while also releasing seasonal collections to align with current fashion trends. Reformation sells its products directly to consumers through its website and physical retail stores, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without extra charges at checkout. This direct-to-consumer model allows Reformation to maintain control over its brand and pricing, making its products more accessible. The company promotes sustainability through initiatives like encouraging customers to recycle their clothing in exchange for store credit, fostering customer loyalty. Reformation's goal is to clean up the fashion industry by making sustainable choices fashionable and available to eco-conscious consumers.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$36M

Headquarters

Vernon, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing consumer interest in sustainable fashion boosts Reformation's market potential.
  • Partnerships with tech companies enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Reformation's collaborations with brands like Veja expand its product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in sustainable fashion could dilute Reformation's market share.
  • Rapid store expansion may strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • Automation partnership with Element Logic could face implementation challenges.

What makes Reformation unique

  • Reformation uses sustainable fabrics and vintage garments to reduce environmental impact.
  • The company operates a direct-to-consumer model, cutting out middlemen to control costs.
  • Reformation's quick design-to-market process allows it to release trendy collections swiftly.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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