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.
Position Summary
rag & bone is hiring a 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 6 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
- Support the Director of Footwear to establish seasonal concepts aligned with the brand’s identity and creative vision.
- Execute footwear designs from concept through development, maintaining design integrity and quality throughout the process.
- Research market trends, materials, and competitive landscapes; translate insights into brand-relevant designs.
- Create and maintain detailed design sketches, CADs, and overviews to ensure accuracy and clarity throughout the process.
- Collaborate with Technical Design on lasts, constructions, trims, and tooling; review technical drawings and blueprints.
- Participate in fit sessions to evaluate prototypes and ensure alignment with design intent, quality standards, and comfort. Communicate changes internally and to factories.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure timely tech pack launches and collection deliverables.
- Manage assigned technical specifications and updates to ensure smooth Product Development handoffs.
- Contribute to the development of seasonal concept boards, materials, hardware, and finishes in collaboration with the creative team.
- Design prints as per direction from Design Director.
- Brief new developed materials with tanneries
- Ensure assigned deliverables align with the seasonal design and development calendar.
- Working knowledge of footwear construction, tooling, and technical development.
- Proficiency in digital and hand sketching; ability to create full-scale specs and compelling design presentations.
- Strong technical skills: Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, MS PowerPoint, Excel.
- Strong material and color sensibility with a refined design eye.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Maintains in office requirements.
- Positive, proactive, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment.
- Self-motivated
- Organized, structured, asks questions and seeks understanding
- Pushes oneself to exceed expectations
- Ability to work autonomously and with initiative.
- Consistently pushes to exceed expectations.
- 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 Sh**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
- 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
Top Skills
What We Do
Interested in joining one of the most dynamic fashion brands in the world? To view and apply to all headquarter and retail jobs at rag & bone, please visit our website and careers page: http://www.rag-bone.com/careers From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, the brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic. Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing the brand’s core philosophy. With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity, rag & bone continuously redefines urban style. In 2007, rag & bone won the Swarovski Award for emerging talent in Menswear and in 2010, the brand was bestowed the industry’s most prestigious honor when named Menswear Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). rag & bone offers a full range of men’s and women’s ready to wear, /JEAN, Standard Issue, footwear and accessories collections. rag & bone operates 35 stores worldwide, ten of which are in New York City. Stores are also located in Washington, D.C.; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Greenwich, Connecticut; Aspen, Colorado; and Bal Harbour, Florida. International stores are located in London, UK; Tokyo, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand; Taipei, Taiwan and Hong Kong. rag & bone is also available in boutiques and department stores in over 53 countries worldwide.
