Design Director - Denim, Men's

**Job Summary:**

This position will be a rising leader of the design process and be involved with all aspects of the denim design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the business.

**Responsibilities:**

* Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to rag & bone and participate seasonal design meetings
* Design and provide inspiration for all Denim categories
* Work alongside Senior Designer and Design Director on wash & fabric assortments across fits
* Work with Senior designer to communicate wash comments to vendors
* Conduct competitive market research
* Prepare presentation boards (Sketches, washes, fabrics)
* Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
* Support entire process from design through development
* Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)
* Manage all trim development and sampling
* Partner with Technical Design in fittings to ensure fit intent is correct.

**Requirements**:***(****skills, qualifications, education, etc)*

* Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
* Knowledge in denim manufacturing (including construction and fit) and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc).
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction or material issues with vendors
* Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills, AI experience is a plus
* 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

**Benefits**

* Paid Time Off
* Clothing Allowance
* Generous Employee Discount
* Paid Parental Leave
* Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

401k
Pay up to - $160-170K based on experience