Full-Time
Women's Associate Designer
Sweaters
Rag & Bone
501-1,000 employees
Direct-to-consumer fashion brand with styling
Compensation Overview
$75k - $85k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Remote
Four days in the office per week required.
Bachelor's
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- Two to four years of apparel design experience.
- Strong understanding of sweater construction, yarns, gauges, stitches, knit-downs, fully fashioned techniques, trims, finishing, fit, and garment construction.
- Strong sketching, computer-aided design, technical flat, and design sheet abilities.
- Proficiency in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- A strong eye for color, proportion, texture, silhouette, and brand-right product.
- Ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and seasonal deliverables in an organized manner.
- Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- A portfolio is required.
- Support seasonal research and concept development for the sweater category, including trend direction, runway, vintage, market, competitive shopping, yarn innovation, stitch ideas, color, texture, and silhouette.
- Assist in building seasonal mood boards, concept decks, stitch and yarn boards, and presentation materials for internal design reviews and market milestones.
- Identify new sweater opportunities that align with the brand aesthetic, customer, seasonal direction, and business needs.
- Create original sketches, computer-aided designs, stitch layouts, and colorways using Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
- Assist in developing yarn, stitch, trim, and construction ideas that support the overall seasonal assortment.
- Prepare detailed design sheets and technical packs, including stitch callouts, yarn information, gauge, measurements, construction details, trims, placements, and finishing details.
- Support color development, lab dip review, yarn submits, knit-downs, strike-offs, and sample approvals.
- Maintain and update seasonal design boards throughout the development process.
- Partner with Technical Design and Product Development to ensure sweater designs are feasible, well-constructed, and clearly communicated to vendors.
- Review proto samples, knit-downs, stitch trials, color submits, and SMS samples for accuracy of stitch, hand feel, proportion, fit, construction, quality, and overall design intent.
- Attend fittings and proto reviews, take clear notes, track revisions, and support follow-up comments to vendors.
- Communicate design updates, sample comments, and development direction to domestic and overseas partners.
- Help ensure seasonal deadlines are met across sketch, technical pack, proto, SMS, market, and production handoff stages.
- Work closely with Merchandising to support assortment needs, key item strategy, and seasonal line planning.
- Partner with Product Development and Production on yarn sourcing, costing, sampling timelines, vendor capabilities, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with Technical Design to maintain fit, proportion, construction integrity, and sweater feasibility.
- Support seasonal design presentations, proto reviews, adoption meetings, market preparation, and sample organization.
- Maintain organized digital and physical design files, including seasonal sketches, computer-aided designs, yarn libraries, stitch references, sample comments, technical packs, and development records.
- Update internal systems with accurate sweater-specific information, including yarns, gauges, stitch details, colorways, trims, and construction notes.
- Track samples, knit-downs, submits, and development status across the seasonal calendar.
- Prepare samples for meetings, fittings, and presentations, including steaming, organizing, labeling, and setting up boards and racks.
- Support the Senior Designer with day-to-day design tasks, research, meeting preparation, and special projects.
- A bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in apparel design within sweaters, knitwear, or contemporary women's ready-to-wear is preferred.
- Experience with Miro, PLM, or similar design and research tools is a plus.
- Sweater or knitwear work in the portfolio is strongly preferred.
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Valentina Lucaj joined June 23, 2026, bringing Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Saint Laurent experience.
- Guess's Q1 2026 revenue rose 9%, with Rag & Bone contributing nine growth points.
- Rag & Bone operates 67 stores globally, giving Lucaj immediate physical and wholesale scale.
What critics are saying
- Guess's 2026 take-private shifts Rag & Bone strategy toward portfolio discipline, not brand independence.
- Rag & Bone still depends on U.S. sales; international revenue was only 12% in 2026.
- If AW26 menswear and expansion underperform, Guess can rationalize stores and slow brand investment.
What makes Rag & Bone unique
- Rag & Bone pairs British tailoring with New York sportswear; Swaim Hutson debuts AW26 in Florence.
- Mini Miramar extends denim trompe l’oeil into childrenswear, broadening the signature Miramar platform.
- Guess and WHP added Rag & Bone's operating assets, distribution, and retail reach in 2024.
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↑ 9%Andrew Rosen is stepping back from day-to-day operations at Rag & Bone, transitioning from executive chairman to a strategic advisory role. Valentina Lucaj, formerly president of the Americas for Fendi, will take over as brand president in a newly created position. Rosen led the company through its acquisition by Guess and WHP Global in February 2024, committing to oversee the transition period. The business has grown approximately 30 per cent annually over the past two years. Lucaj, who spent nearly a decade at Louis Vuitton and held senior positions at Saint Laurent and Prada, will oversee marketing, merchandising and commercial strategy. She will focus on expanding wholesale, direct-to-consumer channels, international markets and accessory categories. Rag & Bone operates 67 stores globally, with international business representing 12 per cent of revenue.
Rag & Bone: Swaim Hutson appointed head of menswear design. Read the original it or de nl The New York-based brand has entrusted its menswear line to the former creative director of The Academy New York. The first collection will be unveiled in Florence for autumn/winter 2026. Rag & Bone has announced the appointment of Swaim Hutson to the role of head of menswear design. The brand's strategy includes the debut of the designer's first collection in Florence at Pitti Uomo in January 2026, presenting the autumn/winter 2026 season. The move, according to a statement, aims to consolidate the brand's positioning in denim and tailoring, key sectors for the new creative direction. Andrew Rosen, executive chairman of Rag & Bone, commented on the appointment: "Swaim brings an innovative vision of creativity and craftsmanship, reinforcing the essence of the brand: the elegance of British tailoring combined with the authenticity of American sportswear." Hutson has two decades of experience in the international menswear segment. The designer founded the brand Obedient Sons, a finalist at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund. He has held creative director positions at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Club Monaco and Generra. He subsequently founded The Academy New York. "Rag & bone has always been synonymous with authenticity and innovation," said Hutson regarding his new role. "I want to build on these values, creating menswear that is both enduring and immediate, capable of expressing the soul of New York whilst engaging with a global audience." Rag&Bone Swaim Hutson
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New York fashion brand Rag & Bone has launched its new children's clothing collection, Mini Miramar.
New York-based fashion brand Rag & Bone has launched a new children's wear line, Mini Miramar.