rag & bone Men's Denim Design Director

About rag & bone

Founded in New York in 2002, rag & bone blends British tailoring influences with the authenticity of American workwear and the energy of downtown style. Known for its denim, ready-to-wear and accessories, the brand balances modern design with an enduring focus on craftsmanship, quality and everyday wearability. As an employer, rag & bone brings together creative, commercial and operational expertise across disciplines including design, merchandising and retail. Its distinctive positioning offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary fashion brand where attention to detail, cultural relevance and a considered approach to personal style shape both product and customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Help lead the design process, contributing across denim design while maintaining rag & bone’s aesthetic and brand integrity and balancing business needs.
• Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify seasonal concepts, key trends and relevant silhouettes, 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.
• Communicate wash comments to vendors with the Senior Designer.
• Conduct competitive market research.
• Prepare presentation boards featuring sketches, washes and fabrics.
• Meet 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 trim development and sampling.
• Partner with Technical Design during fittings to ensure the intended fit is achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.
• Knowledge of denim manufacturing, including construction and fit, and component sourcing and manufacturing, including materials development and duties.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve vendor issues involving specifications, construction or materials.
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills; AI experience is a plus.
• Strong sketching and design capability.
• Knowledge and understanding of fit.
• Presentation skills and ability to influence at senior management level.
• Resourceful, creative and efficient when handling multiple projects or challenging deadlines.

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or equivalent.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 160,000 to USD 170,000 per annum.

Benefits

Paid time off, clothing allowance, employee discount, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits, and 401(k).

Culture

rag & bone’s workplace culture reflects its New York roots and British tailoring influences, balancing a contemporary, independent spirit with a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Its creative environment connects design with everyday practicality, placing authentic style, attention to detail and thoughtful execution at the heart of the brand’s work.

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