Designer, Men’s Footwear & Accessories

About the role

Rag & Bone is looking for a Men’s Footwear & Accessories Designer to help shape the next evolution of our footwear and accessory categories. This role will report into the Head of Men's Design.

Responsibilities

• Design seasonal men’s footwear across categories including sneakers, boots, and casual footwear.
• Develop original silhouettes, constructions, and sole concepts aligned with brand direction.
• Create detailed design sketches, technical drawings, and concept boards.
• Work closely with development partners and factories to bring designs to life.
• Design accessories including belts, bags, small leather goods, and seasonal accessories.
• Develop products that complement the seasonal collection and support key product stories.
• Identify opportunities to expand and elevate the accessories assortment.
• Research and present inspiration across culture, materials, and product innovation.
• Explore new materials, hardware, and construction techniques.
• Partner with design leadership to ensure footwear and accessories align with the broader collection.
• Partner closely with Product Development to manage the development process from concept through final sample.
• Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback to vendors and factories.
• Ensure product meets standards for quality, fit, and brand positioning.
• Collaborate with materials and sourcing teams to identify leathers, fabrics, hardware, and trims.
• Develop unique design details that differentiate product in the market.
• Partner with Merchandising and Product teams to ensure designs support category growth and commercial goals.
• Work with Marketing and Creative teams to support storytelling around footwear and accessories.

Requirements

• 5+ years footwear design experience within premium or contemporary brands.
• 3+ years accessories design experience (belts, bags, small leather goods preferred).
• Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience designing sneakers and casual footwear silhouettes.
• Strong understanding of the men’s market and trends.
• Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience working with overseas factories and development partners.
• Strong eye for proportion, materials, and detail.

Qualifications

• Product-obsessed and detail-oriented
• Strong design sensibility rooted in modern menswear
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Curious about culture, materials, and innovation
• Able to balance creativity with commercial awareness

Skills

• Strong sketching ability and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Experience working with overseas factories and development partners.
• Strong eye for proportion, materials, and detail.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Clothing Allowance
• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Parental Leave
• Commission Eligible
• Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
• 401k