About the role
Designer, Women’s White Label – Job Description About rag & bone From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief in uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future. Position Overview
Job title Designer, White Label Level Designer (4+ years of ready-to-wear experience) Reports to Sr. Director of White Label
The White Label Designer supports the White Label team day to day, helping keep the collection on schedule and organized. You will design woven womens ready-to-wear styles in line with the collection concept, color palette and merch/sales feedback. Seeing styles from first sketch through development, fitting and production. You are a hands-on partner to tech design, product development, fabric and trim teams, and outside suppliers, making sure the design intention is carried through and every style is commercially viable. Responsibilities Design and Concept * Experience with: Outerwear, tailoring, softer silhouettes * Design woven RTW styles for Women’s White Label based on the collection concept, color palette and market feedback * Sketch styles by hand / Adobe Illustrator / procreate, translating ideas clearly for meetings and tech packs. * Research the collection from concept through details and trims, including fabric, silhouette, wash and finishing * Contribute design point of view to seasonal direction and collection planning * Ensure all styles are commercially viable and meet merchandising and special program requirements
Presentations and Organization * Support the team day to day, keeping the collection on schedule and organized * Aid in internal and cross department presentations * Build and keep concept, color, fabric and line boards up to date * Maintain line lists, calendars and style information so the team always has current information
Technical Development * Pass styles to tech design with clear, complete direction and follow progress against timelines and deadlines * Create and confidently work with technical specs, construction details and sketches * Review samples and give clear, actionable comments on fit, proportion, quality and construction * Apply strong knowledge of garment construction, textiles, finishing, draping and patternmaking to every style
Fittings and Production * Attend and contribute to development and production fittings * Partner with tech design and product development to review and fit garments, drape, and implement design or construction changes * Track styles from development through production to protect design intent and quality
Cross-Functional Collaboration * Coordinate with other design, fabric and trim teams and with outside suppliers to make sure the design intention is realized * Work with merchandising, planning and sourcing to align on assortment needs, cost targets and delivery windows * Share feedback and learnings across the team to improve future seasons * Support the collection through tight seasonal deadlines, adjusting priorities as needed
Requirements * 4+ years of experience designing, fitting and launching woven RTW styles * Full Adobe Creative Suite skills, especially Illustrator and Photoshop * Proficient sketching and in-depth research skills * Strong understanding of garment construction, textiles, fabric, finishings, draping, patternmaking and specs * Confidence working with technical specs and communicating with tech design and product development * Highly organized, detail oriented and able to manage multiple styles and deadlines * Collaborative team player who communicates clearly across teams and with suppliers * Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with tight seasonal deadlines
Preferred * Background in tailoring and/or pants design * Experience working directly with factories or suppliers * Bachelor's degree in fashion design or a related field, or equivalent experience
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Compensation, Work Environment and Benefits Salary: The target salary for this role is between $75,000 and $90,000, based on candidate experience and expectations. In-office policy: In office, 4 days a week. 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 * 401(k)
Equal Opportunity and Physical Demands rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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.