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.  

The Product Development Associate will support in managing all aspects of the product lifecycle process from inception through bulk to ensure on-time delivery and quality garments. Associate will facilitate and execute the design development with a strategic approach in meeting company margin and delivery goals. Involves collaboration with cross-functional team members including design, technical design, & merchandising as well as overseas contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Vendor/Contractor Relationships
  • Initiates domestic and overseas pre-production developments to deliver a finished product
  • Launch styles with contractors
    • Compile the components from pattern, raw materials, and trims and send to domestic or oversea contractors through sample issuance notes.
    • Communicate all details to contractors and confirm clarity for tech packs, pattern, details, trims, & wash
  • Provide contractors with all information necessary to provide costing and help to troubleshoot any discrepancies, issues, and concerns for development
  • Issue production purchase orders to factories and maintain delivery dates and in system
  • Manage tracking and approval of development invoices through lifecycle of product
  • Partner with contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met for protos, wash developments, duplicates, salesman samples, and bulk production
  • Develop strong working relationships with contractors and cross-functional teams
• Managing Samples
  • Build and maintain seasonal development/WIP chart that monitors various steps in product lifecycle from proto sample issuance to salesman samples to bulk deliveries.
  • Communicate progress to cross-functional teams in Los Angeles & New York
  • Facilitate the shipment of all samples to New York and receiving in Los Angeles
• Costing Support
  • Tracks and negotiates seasonal costing from domestic and overseas contractors
  • Enter cost details into bill of materials
  • Partners in resolving costing challenges with Design and Merchandising
  • Run costing scenarios between regions for smartest allocation

• Partnering with Design/Merchandising
  • Develop strong working relationship with Design and Merch teams to better communicate and reinforce seasonal aesthetic and company’s quality standards to contractors
  • Ensure that all garment details are organized and communicated in preparation for season start
  • Review design concepts and escalate details to PD Manager to determine feasibility for production
    • Issue appropriate trials as needed for bulk approval
    • Supports in managing and tracking all trials until approved for bulk production
    • Manages and maintains development metrics
  • Oversees seasonal systematic maintenance
    • Building and maintaining bill of materials for proto development and bulk production
    • Updates systems and development charts accordingly on a seasonal basis
    • Communicate current status and missing components to cross-functional teams to ensure due dates are being met.
    • Communicate business needs to contractors, laundries, and Quality Control
    • Troubleshoot potential risks 
  • Calendar Management
    • Ensure that the department calendar is executed according to plan
    • Escalate any concerns to the Product Manager/Director
    • Ensure all cross-functional partners are informed of calendar implications

Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)

• 3-5 years of Product Development experience
• Experience in working with denim development and production
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced setting
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally to meet team deadlines
• Flexible and Adaptable to change
• Solutions Oriented
• Time Management skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent follow-up and follow through skills
• Proficient in Excel and Google Docs. Ability to create, update, and format data for tracking and reporting by using pivot tables and formulas
• Computer proficiency a must

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.