Job description

Reports into: Head of Design Job Summary: 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: • Research: Provide trend & vintage research based on seasonal inspiration and brand lifestyle direction • Design: Responsible for original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions for RTW Outerwear, Tailoring, Non-Denim Bottoms, and Shirting categories – based on design direction. • Development: 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. • Fitting: Attend weekly fittings from prototype-production - ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage • Presentation: 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. • Organization: Create and maintain seasonal boards (physical & digital versions); keeping boards consistently updated after meetings & fittings. • Collaboration: Drive the Black Label design vision through cross-functional peers in merchandising, product development, and tech design to ensure brand alignment • Teamwork: 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: ( skills, qualifications, education, etc) • 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 • Knowledge of Miro a plus 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 • Make Shit Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive 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 rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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Reports into: Head of Design
Responsibilities: • Research: Provide trend & vintage research based on seasonal inspiration and brand lifestyle direction
Design: Responsible for original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions for RTW Outerwear, Tailoring, Non-Denim Bottoms, and Shirting categories – based on design direction.
Development: 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.
Fitting: Attend weekly fittings from prototype-production - ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage
Organization: Create and maintain seasonal boards (physical & digital versions); keeping boards consistently updated after meetings & fittings.
Collaboration: Drive the Black Label design vision through cross-functional peers in merchandising, product development, and tech design to ensure brand alignment
Teamwork: 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: ( skills, qualifications, education, etc) • 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
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
Make Shit Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
Clothing Allowance
Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

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Knowledge of Miro a plus

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Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness