Rag & Bone

Direct-to-consumer fashion brand with styling

Design Director - Denim, Men's

Industrial DesignPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of denim manufacturing, including construction and fit, and component sourcing and manufacturing, including materials development and duties, is required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
The ability to problem-solve vendor issues involving specifications, construction, or materials is required.
Strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator are required; AI experience is a plus.
Strong sketching and design capability is required.
Knowledge and understanding of fit are required.
Presentation skills and the ability to influence at the senior management level are required.
The ability to manage multiple projects or challenging deadlines resourcefully, creatively, and efficiently is required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify seasonal concepts, trends, and silhouettes relevant to the brand, and participate in seasonal design meetings.
Design and provide inspiration for all denim categories.
Work with the Senior Designer and Design Director on wash and fabric assortments across fits.
Work with the Senior Designer to communicate wash comments to vendors.
Conduct competitive market research.
Prepare presentation boards with sketches, washes, and fabrics.
Adhere to and enforce all design calendar deadlines.
Support the process from design through development.
Collaborate with internal partners, including Design, Production, Development, and Sales, and external resources, including agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, and factories.
Manage all trim development and sampling.
Partner with Technical Design in fittings to ensure fit intent is correct.

Desired Qualifications

AI experience is a plus.

Job Summary:

This position will be a rising leader of the design process and be involved with all aspects of the denim design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to rag & bone and participate seasonal design meetings
Design and provide inspiration for all Denim categories
Work alongside Senior Designer and Design Director on wash & fabric assortments across fits
Work with Senior designer to communicate wash comments to vendors
Conduct competitive market research
Prepare presentation boards (Sketches, washes, fabrics)
Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
Support entire process from design through development
Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)
Manage all trim development and sampling
Partner with Technical Design in fittings to ensure fit intent is correct.

Requirements:(skills, qualifications, education, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
Knowledge in denim manufacturing (including construction and fit) and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction or material issues with vendors
Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills, AI experience is a plus
Strong sketching and design capability
Knowledge and understanding of fit
Presentation Skills and ability to influence at the senior management level
Resourceful, creative and efficient when faced with multiple projects or challenging deadlines

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

Be a Good Human - Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear - Innovate, solve problems
Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Clothing Allowance
Generous Employee Discount
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

401k
Pay up to - $160-170K based on experience

About the Company

Rag & Bone

Direct-to-consumer fashion brand with styling

Rag & Bone is a contemporary fashion brand that creates clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women. It sells directly to customers through its website and physical stores, and also offers personalized styling by pairing shoppers with expert stylists to curate outfits. The company backs its products with a satisfaction guarantee and provides electronic gift cards as an additional revenue stream. Products are designed and crafted with a focus on urban style, quality, and durability, and are sold globally to customers who value authenticity and thoughtful design. Rag & Bone differentiates itself through its emphasis on craftsmanship, sustainable and ethical practices, and a direct-to-consumer shopping experience that includes tailored styling. The company’s goal is to deliver well-made, stylish apparel with integrity while building a loyal, globally-minded customer base.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $56.5M
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2002

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