Design Director - Denim, Men's

Job Summary:

This position will be a rising leader of the design process and be involved with all aspects of the denim design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to rag & bone and participate seasonal design meetings
• Design and provide inspiration for all Denim categories
• Work alongside Senior Designer and Design Director on wash & fabric assortments across fits
• Work with Senior designer to communicate wash comments to vendors
• Conduct competitive market research
• Prepare presentation boards (Sketches, washes, fabrics)
• Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
• Support entire process from design through development
• Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)
• Manage all trim development and sampling
• Partner with Technical Design in fittings to ensure fit intent is correct.

Requirements:(skills, qualifications, education, etc)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
• Knowledge in denim manufacturing (including construction and fit) and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction or material issues with vendors
• Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills, AI experience is a plus
• Strong sketching and design capability
• Knowledge and understanding of fit
• Presentation Skills and ability to influence at the senior management level
• Resourceful, creative and efficient when faced with multiple projects or challenging deadlines

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

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Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

401k Pay up to - $160-170K based on experience