rag & bone Visual Manager

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

• Lead brand and product presentation across the tri-state area, balancing art and commerce to deliver a consistent client experience, bring brand values to life, and drive product sell-through.
• Ensure in-store product presentations align with global retail strategy and visual guidelines, accounting for localized needs such as inventory levels, delivery schedules, and seasonality.
• Lead window installations, seasonal in-store creative rollouts, and special projects across the store network.
• Support seasonal showroom setups, bringing key product and brand storytelling to life for market and sales presentations.
• Oversee training, planning, and execution of seasonal visual strategy, bi-weekly floorsets, and in-store brand standards within the assigned store cluster.
• Build partnerships with regional, general, and store managers to elevate brand presentation and identify sales-driving opportunities.
• Manage two-way communication between stores and HQ, including photo recaps, window installation updates, guideline interpretation, scheduling, and special requests.
• Collaborate with Creative Services, Store Design, Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to address business needs.
• Participate in HQ visual merchandising initiatives, including store openings, renovations, and special projects.
• Develop weekly store rotation schedules based on product delivery, seasonal traffic patterns, promotions, and brand events.
• Manage the travel and entertainment budget responsibly.
• Partner closely with store teams and HQ to translate seasonal strategy into standout in-store execution.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of visual merchandising experience, ideally with a contemporary or luxury brand.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong time management, multitasking, and organizational skills, with excellent communication across all levels.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-visibility environment.
• Results-driven mindset, with sharp attention to detail and follow-through.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends, and to travel locally regularly.
• 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 include close vision.

Skills

Experience

At least 2 years of visual merchandising experience, ideally within a contemporary or luxury brand.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 90,000 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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