Design Director – Men’s Black Label Wovens

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

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• 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