Retail Apparel and Fashion · 849 people
Design Director, Men’s Denim
Posted 6 Oct
What’s this role about? The Design Director will lead the men's denim and White Label collections, driving seasonal design direction and product innovation. They are responsible for overseeing the entire design process from concept to development while managing and mentoring a growing design team.
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About Rag & Bone From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of 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.
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Responsibilities
- Drive seasonal design direction for Men’s Denim and some White Label in alignment with the Head of Men’s Design
- Translate overarching brand vision into a clear and differentiated product assortment
- Lead design across denim, including fit, fabric, and wash innovation
- Expand the denim lifestyle into shirting, knitwear, outerwear, accessories, and third pieces
- Build a cohesive wardrobe system rooted in American sportswear, workwear, and denim-first styling
- Oversee the design process from concept through final development
- Partner closely with product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure design integrity and execution
- Elevate fabrication, construction, and finishing techniques across categories
- Execute a distinct visual and product language for White Label within the broader men’s strategy
- Ensure consistency across product, styling, and seasonal storytelling
- Lead and develop a growing design team
- Provide clear direction, feedback, and mentorship to drive creative and technical excellence
- Partner with merchandising to align on category growth and business objectives
- Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to support go-to-market storytelling
Qualification
- 8–12+ years of men’s design experience, with a strong focus on denim and casual lifestyle
- Proven experience owning a category or leading a business segment within a contemporary or premium brand
- Deep knowledge of denim fabrication, wash development, and garment construction
- Strong ability to translate creative direction into commercially successful product
- Experience working within a larger creative structure while owning execution
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- A designer with a clear, confident point of view, grounded in product
- Someone who understands how to build a denim-led wardrobe system, not just individual pieces
- A leader who can bring focus, discipline, and consistency to a growing category
- A strong executor who thrives within a collaborative, top-down creative structure
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