About rag & bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. 

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Designer Outlet & Off-Price will be responsible for designing and developing the entirety of the rag & bone outlet assortment. This includes all categories and dual gender. This person will be leading concept and trend reviews, inspiration boards, color and print selections, fittings, and direction on fabrications. The Sr. Designer will partner with Merchandising and Product Development to build out the product lines to suffice both our outlet and off price business. The ideal candidate will be able to preserve the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the outlet business.

Responsibilities:

• Design and provide inspiration for all categories; Heavily utilizing rag & bone archives were pertinent.
• Work closely with merchandising to drive seasonal concepts and design storytelling to create a cohesive product assortment
• Translate the brand identity and creative vision into compelling product design, continue to define a distinct rag & bone aesthetic through brand DNA lens
• Research and develop inspiration boards to convey the seasonal creative stories and inspire the team; Continuously bring new ideas and innovative concepts that enhance the collection
• Be innovative at all stages of the creative, design, and development process;
• Build out strategic roadmaps of product, and how it can be scaled over time
• Conduct competitive market research
• Maintain a pulse on bestselling mainline silhouettes and fabrications
• Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of design experience ideally with domestic made product
• Knowledge of garment 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
• 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
• Make S**t 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

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.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 by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.