Job Summary:
rag & bone is currently looking for a Technical Designer with strong experience in Men's wovens (tops and bottoms). Our ideal candidate will be a strong partner to design, as well as PD/Production, and be able to create technical sketches, independently manage calendar, fittings, taking and passing off concise fit notes, as well as manage daily factory communication. The right candidate should not only be able to, but also enjoy, working in a highly creative, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Design and Product Development on all new development styles from initial pass-off through production 1st proto through to production stage
- Monitor progress of released tech packs and follow up with factories on completion of protos and mock-ups
- Organize Development & Production fittings. Prepare list of garments to fit and update fit status to PD partners regularly. Proactively track domestic packages and estimate fit dates based on expected package arrival. Follow-up with domestic QC partners on anticipated PPs and TOPs.
- Prepare garments and paperwork for fittings: evaluate all sample rounds against previous comments, check measurements, and identify materials (actual vs. substitute). Be familiar with history of the garments and able to speak to it in fitting
- Partner with Design to fit & approve garments (all stages) in timely manner according with the Calendar
- Work with PD partners and factories on identifying and resolving construction and workmanship issues
- Communicate daily with domestic and overseas factories to all inquiries and requests via e-mail or through verbal communication
- Assist in preparation for any shows and Showroom/Market openings
- Record and follow-up on revisions prior and post Showroom openings, record comments in Line review chart and overseas factories
- Follow-up on open issues from all CF Meetings
- Ensure size & fit consistency across styles/seasons
Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)
- 3-5 years experience with men's wovens
- In depth knowledge of high-end Construction Techniques
- Strong Cross functional Communication skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage overlapping seasons and timelines and set priorities accordingly
- Strong computer skills (MS Office, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
Annual Salary Pay Range
$85,000—$90,000 USD
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What We Do
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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.
