rag & bone Men's Black Label Wovens Design Director

About rag & bone

Founded in New York in 2002, rag & bone blends British tailoring influences with the authenticity of American workwear and the energy of downtown style. Known for its denim, ready-to-wear and accessories, the brand balances modern design with an enduring focus on craftsmanship, quality and everyday wearability. As an employer, rag & bone brings together creative, commercial and operational expertise across disciplines including design, merchandising and retail. Its distinctive positioning offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to a contemporary fashion brand where attention to detail, cultural relevance and a considered approach to personal style shape both product and customer experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the design vision for Black Label, Rag & Bone’s refined, tailored lifestyle end-use, and oversee design and development of the Wovens line under the Design Director’s direction.
• Research seasonal trends and vintage references aligned with seasonal inspiration and the brand’s lifestyle direction.
• Create original sketches, color-ups, and material suggestions for ready-to-wear outerwear, tailoring, non-denim bottoms, and shirting, following the design direction.
• Direct the design assistant’s preparation of tech packs and design sheets, ensuring accurate, clear handoffs to the technical design team; oversee seasonal trim design and development.
• Attend weekly fittings from prototype through production, ensuring fit, construction, and material accuracy at each product stage.
• Work with the Head of Design to present concepts at sketch, prototype, and SMS stages; communicate inspiration and ideas to the internal design team, Creative Director, and cross-functional partners.
• Create and maintain physical and digital seasonal boards, keeping them updated after meetings and fittings.
• Drive the Black Label design vision with merchandising, product development, and technical design peers to ensure brand alignment.
• Support the design team with meeting preparation, including sketch, prototype, and market reviews, using key dates and the calendar established by the Head of Design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or experience in a related field.
• Creative thinker with a passion for menswear.
• Proficient technical knowledge of woven products, including outerwear, tailoring, bottoms, and shirting.
• Strong understanding of textiles, materials, and trims.
• Highly organized, able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Miro is a plus.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Occasionally must lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Close vision is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or experience in a related field.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 170,000 to USD 190,000 per annum.

Benefits

Paid time off; clothing allowance; generous employee discount; paid parental leave; Calm membership and other wellness benefits; medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits; 401(k).

Culture

rag & bone’s workplace culture reflects its New York roots and British tailoring influences, balancing a contemporary, independent spirit with a strong appreciation for craftsmanship. Its creative environment connects design with everyday practicality, placing authentic style, attention to detail and thoughtful execution at the heart of the brand’s work.

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