Designer - Footwear

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 everyone to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future

About the position:

rag & bone is hiring a Footwear Designer who is passionate about footwear construction and current market trends. The ideal candidate should have a balance of creativity, conceptual thinking, organizational skills and attention to detail. The position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in the footwear industry. This position will collaborate closely with Product Development, Production and Merchandising teams to build out seasonal collections that meet our business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with head of Footwear and Accessories to initiate concepts for each season that are reflective of the brand’s D.N.A.
• Responsible for upholding design integrity with high quality execution throughout the entire process.  Must have general knowledge of tooling and how that impacts seasonal developments.
• Present collection to various departments as needed with ability to clearly communicate concepts and constructions.
• Partner with PD in understanding deadlines ensuring on time tech pack launches.
• Create detailed sketches and CADS ensuring Design overviews are always up to date.
• Partner with Technical Design during each stage of the process of building out lasts, constructions, trims and analyzing blueprints.
• Attend Fit sessions ensuring protypes meet expectations of design, quality and comfort.
• Ensure design cards are accurate to pass off to PD.
• Tight partnering with the rag and bone creative team members to refine seasonal concepts, materials, techniques, hardware.
• Travel overseas to factories to review prototype and SMS developments as needed.

Requirements:

• 4 years minimum working in Footwear Design, with an understanding of luxury and contemporary markets.
• Must have strong understanding of footwear construction and technical.
• Must be strong in Digital and hand sketching
• Strong organizational skills are a must. Must know how to juggle shifting priorities daily.
• Experienced in traveling to factories
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Must have basic knowledge of MS Office Powerpoint and Excel
• Strong material and color sense
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, who is able to thrive and take initiative in a fast-paced work environment. 

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
• Hybrid work schedule

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.