Women’s Denim Design Director
rag & bone
Women's Denim Design Lead
Work in conjunction with design team leads (across RTW and Miramar) to set creative vision for women's denim, aligned with rag & bone's overall brand aesthetic and go-to-market strategy.
Conceptualize and lead core fit/block development end-to-end: create silhouette architecture, and lead fit sessions based on style relevance, fabrications, etc..
Direct wash development and finishing, partnering closely with mills and laundries to create signature, differentiated treatments.
Manage and mentor a design team fostering a collaborative, innovative and creative culture.
Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, sourcing, and commercial teams to ensure design vision translates into all washes and fabrications and is commercially viable.
Travel internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows (Kingpins, etc.) to source fabric innovation and stay ahead of global denim trends.
Build and maintain relationships with premium denim mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey, US) to secure exclusive or differentiated fabrication.
Requirements:
10+ years of denim design experience, with at least 5 years in a design leadership role owning a women's denim category.
Deep technical expertise in fits fabrics, and wash/finishing processes.
A strong personal point of view balanced with commercial instinct.
Experience building relationships directly with mills and laundries; existing relationships with premium global mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey) a strong plus.
Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Global perspective — prior experience with a global denim brand is a plus, as is experience within American premium/contemporary denim.
Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field (or equivalent experience).
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