rag & bone is looking for a Senior Designer to join the Women's design team, with primary ownership of the cut & sew knit category in addition to Woven Product.
You will work closely with the Chief Design & Merchandising Officer and other cross functional design leads to collaborate across design, production, and merchandising to deliver product that is true to the rag & bone aesthetic — refined, purposeful, and built to last.
Concept Development/Research
Contribute to total womens seasonal direction, mood research, and concept presentations
Manage the design calendar with discipline — meeting key milestone dates across multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously
Manage at least one direct report, providing clear direction, feedback, and development support
Woven Categories
Contribute to the concept design, product design and development of soft outerwear, Pants, Tops and blazers.
Collaborate with the broader design team to ensure cohesion and range architecture across knit and woven categories
Familiarity with washed product — understanding how wash treatments affect hand, construction, and fit — and the ability to develop and spec accordingly
Cut & Sew Knits
Lead the design and development of the cut & sew knit category from concept through production-ready specs
Drive fabric and yarn research, working closely with mills and suppliers to source and develop materials aligned with seasonal direction
Oversee fit and construction with a hands-on approach to pattern review, grading standards, and garment engineering
Manage design pack creation and ensure accuracy of specs, trims, and construction details
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
8+ years of womenswear design experience, with demonstrated expertise in cut & sew knit development
Deep knowledge of knit fabrics, construction methods, and garment engineering
Working knowledge of woven categories; experience in both knit and woven is strongly preferred
Proficiency in Digital tools
Experience leading fittings with technical design & PD partners
Commercially grounded — you understand how design decisions translate into product performance
Excellent communicator with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate across functions
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent seasonal calendars
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
- 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
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
- 8+ years of womenswear design experience
- Expertise in cut & sew knit development
- Deep knowledge of knit fabrics, construction methods, and garment engineering
- Working knowledge of woven categories
- Proficiency in digital tools
- Experience leading fittings with technical design & PD partners
- Excellent communication 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.
