rag & bone

Design Director, Men's Denim

rag & bone$125K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years of men's design experience with a focus on denim and lifestyle
  • Proven experience leading a category or business segment in a premium brand
  • Deep knowledge of denim fabrication and garment construction
  • Strong ability to translate creative direction into commercially viable products
  • Experience working within larger creative structures while owning execution
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive seasonal design direction for Men's Denim and White Label
  • Translate brand vision into a clear product assortment
  • Lead denim design, including fit, fabric, and wash innovations
  • Expand denim lifestyle into complementary apparel and accessories
  • Oversee design process from concept through final development
  • Execute distinct visual and product language for White Label
  • Lead and mentor a growing design team

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Generous Employee Discount
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Membership to Calm and wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
  • 401k
Full Job Description
Overview
Design Director to lead Men's Denim and some of the White Label driving the evolution of our smart casual, denim-led lifestyle and defining a clear, modern point of view for the collection.

Reporting to the Head of Men's Design, this role is responsible for translating the broader creative vision into a focused, commercially viable product offering. The Design Director will own the development of a cohesive wardrobe anchored in denim, while expanding into a broader expression of the modern uniform.

The ideal candidate brings a strong design perspective, deep expertise in denim and fabrication, and the ability to execute with clarity, discipline, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Denim Execution
    • Drive seasonal design direction for Men's Denim and some White Label in alignment with the Head of Men's Design
    • Translate overarching brand vision into a clear and differentiated product assortment
  • Own Denim & Lifestyle Expansion
    • Lead design across denim, including fit, fabric, and wash innovation
    • Expand the denim lifestyle into shirting, knitwear, outerwear, accessories, and third pieces
    • Build a cohesive wardrobe system rooted in American sportswear, workwear, and denim-first styling
  • Product Creation & Development
    • Oversee the design process from concept through final development
    • Partner closely with product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design integrity and execution
    • Elevate fabrication, construction, and finishing techniques across categories
  • Support Brand Expression
    • Execute a distinct visual and product language for White Label within the broader men's strategy
    • Ensure consistency across product, styling, and seasonal storytelling
  • Team Leadership
    • Lead and develop a growing design team
    • Provide clear direction, feedback, and mentorship to drive creative and technical excellence
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Partner with merchandising to align on category growth and business objectives
    • Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to support go-to-market storytelling


Qualifications
  • 8-12+ years of men's design experience, with a strong focus on denim and casual lifestyle
  • Proven experience owning a category or leading a business segment within a contemporary or premium brand
  • Deep knowledge of denim fabrication, wash development, and garment construction
  • Strong ability to translate creative direction into commercially successful product
  • Experience working within a larger creative structure while owning execution
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills


What We're Looking For
  • A designer with a clear, confident point of view, grounded in product
  • Someone who understands how to build a denim-led wardrobe system, not just individual pieces
  • A leader who can bring focus, discipline, and consistency to a growing category
  • A strong executor who thrives within a collaborative, top-down creative structure


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.
Learn more about rag & bone
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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