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Design Director - Denim, Men's

Ragbone

Location
New York, NY
Employment type
full_time
Source
jazzhr
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

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