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:
rag & bone is seeking a hands-on Manager, Product Development to lead product creation for the Outlet / Off-Price channel across Men's and Women's categories. This role owns development from initial concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, and global vendors to source fabrics, washes, and trims that meet margin, quality, and timeline targets. The Manager will drive costing strategy, manage the product calendar, and ensure every style is developed and delivered with accuracy and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Product Development
- Collaborate with product development and raw material teams to research, develop, and source fabrics, washes, and trims aligned with margin and quality targets
- Track development timelines to ensure product is delivered on schedule and within budget
- Manage all costing and margin analysis for owned categories, working with vendors and internal partners
- Coordinate closely with global suppliers to ensure clear communication of product expectations and technical requirements
- Monitor proto comments and updates throughout the development lifecycle
- Support Design R&D across all categories for Men's & Women's, including boards, color-ups, and trim/material selections
- Prepare detailed tech packs and design sheets for tech hand-offs
- Participate in fittings from proto to production to ensure accuracy in fit, construction, and materials
- Maintain and update seasonal boards (physical and digital) with fabrics and trim developments
- Maintain costing in ERP systems throughout development and production
- Present costing at all development and production milestones
- Identify and troubleshoot costing challenges in partnership with Design and Merchandising
- Negotiate best cost on a style level with vendors
- Work to identify and platform franchise fabrics with cross-functional partners and vendors
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in design and product development, with strong exposure to cut & sew and woven categories
- Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, trims, and wash development
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Miro and ERP systems is a plus
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment
- Willingness to travel to vendors, trade shows, and factories as needed
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 and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive
Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or related field
- 3-5 years of experience in design and product development with exposure to cut & sew and woven categories
- Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, trims, and wash development
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with Miro and ERP systems
- Experience preparing detailed tech packs and design sheets
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to vendors, trade shows, and factories as needed
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.
