About the position
Rag & Bone is looking for an individual who will be responsible for defining and executing the design vision for Black Label — the brand’s refined, tailored lifestyle end-use — and overseeing the design and development of the Wovens line, under the direction of the Design Director.
Responsibilities
• Provide trend & vintage research based on seasonal inspiration and brand lifestyle direction
• Responsible for original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions for RTW Outerwear, Tailoring, Non-Denim Bottoms, and Shirting categories – based on design direction.
• Direct techpack/design sheet preparation completed by the design assistant, ensuring hand-offs are accurate & clear for the technical design team. Additionally oversees seasonal trim design & development.
• Attend weekly fittings from prototype-production – ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage
• Work with Head of Design to present design concepts at sketch, prototype, and SMS stages. Can clearly communicate their inspiration & ideas to both internal design team, Creative Director, and cross-functional partners.
• Create and maintain seasonal boards (physical & digital versions); keeping boards consistently updated after meetings & fittings.
• Drive the Black Label design vision through cross-functional peers in merchandising, product development, and tech design to ensure brand alignment
• Support design team as needed to organize and prep for meetings, ie: sketch reviews, proto reviews, market reviews – using key dates and calendar set up by the Head of Design
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, or related field experience
• Creative thinker with a passion for menswear
• Must have proficient technical knowledge of Wovens product (outerwear, tailoring, bottoms, shirting)
• Strong understanding of textiles, materials, and trims
• Must be extremely organized, have ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must have thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Nice-to-haves
• Knowledge of Miro a plus
Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k
Location: New York, New York, US
Salary: 105000 – 115000
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental Coverage
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