Women’s Denim Design Director

Position Overview

Partner with Director of Denim Design in all aspects of the design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Director of Denim Design and CBO in developing best in class denim product
• Design and provide inspiration for all Denim categories
• Collaborate with the Director to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to rag & bone and participate in initial concept meetings
• Design inspirational protos for seasonal conceptual rigs
• Conduct competitive market research
• Flawless execution of product and design vision from concept, sketch/design creation, through PP approval
• Prepare presentation boards (Sketches, washes, fabrics)
• Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
• Manages entire process from design through development
• Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)
• Negotiates prices to achieve gross margin targets
• Value engineer's products to meet financial objectives in collaboration with design leads
• Develops vendor relationships and monitors vendor KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)
• Monitors product category trends. Recommends product piece types for development and inclusion in the line
• Complete spec/tech packages including technical illustrations, construction details, trim sheets, etc
• Partner with Technical Design to insure Fit
• Occasional travel to factories both domestic and oversees

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years of denim specific design experience ideally with domestic made product
• Knowledge in manufacturing (including construction and fit) and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc)
• Proven track record in developing strong vendor partnerships while achieving financial objectives
• Experience traveling to factories
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction or material issues with vendors
• Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills
• Strong sketching and design capability
• Knowledge and understanding of fit
• Presentation Skills and ability to influence at the senior management level
• Resourceful, creative and efficient when faced with multiple projects or challenging deadlines

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 Shit Happen – Be disciplined, be competitive

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