Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field experience
Creative thinker with a passion for menswear
Proficient technical knowledge of Wovens product categories
Strong understanding of textiles, materials, and trims
Extremely organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Knowledge of Miro is a plus
Responsibilities
Conduct trend and vintage research to inform seasonal design direction
Create original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions for various categories
Oversee techpack preparation and ensure clear communication with the technical design team
Attend weekly fittings to ensure product accuracy at each stage
Collaborate with the Head of Design to present concepts at various stages
Maintain and update seasonal boards for design organization
Drive design vision through collaboration with merchandising and product development teams
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Clothing Allowance
Generous Employee Discount
Paid Parental Leave
Membership to Calm and access to wellness benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
401k
Full 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
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
About rag & bone
Rag & Bone is a fashion company that was founded in 2002 by Marcus Wainwright and David Neville. The company is known for its high-quality clothing and accessories, which are designed to be both stylish and functional. Rag & Bone has a strong focus on craftsmanship and uses only the finest materials in its products. The company has a number of retail stores around the world, as well as an online store that ships to over 100 countries. Rag & Bone has been featured in a number of fashion magazines and has won several awards for its designs.
