Manager, Product Development- Men's & Women's

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. 

Job Summary:
rag & bone is seeking a hands-on Manager, Product Development to lead product creation for the Outlet / Off-Price channel across Men's and Women's categories. This role owns development from initial concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, and global vendors to source fabrics, washes, and trims that meet margin, quality, and timeline targets. The Manager will drive costing strategy, manage the product calendar, and ensure every style is developed and delivered with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:
Product Development

• Collaborate with product development and raw material teams to research, develop, and source fabrics, washes, and trims aligned with margin and quality targets
• Track development timelines to ensure product is delivered on schedule and within budget
• Manage all costing and margin analysis for owned categories, working with vendors and internal partners
• Coordinate closely with global suppliers to ensure clear communication of product expectations and technical requirements
• Monitor proto comments and updates throughout the development lifecycle

Design Support

• Support Design R&D across all categories for Men's & Women's, including boards, color-ups, and trim/material selections
• Prepare detailed tech packs and design sheets for tech hand-offs
• Participate in fittings from proto to production to ensure accuracy in fit, construction, and materials
• Maintain and update seasonal boards (physical and digital) with fabrics and trim developments

Costing Management

• Maintain costing in ERP systems throughout development and production
• Present costing at all development and production milestones
• Identify and troubleshoot costing challenges in partnership with Design and Merchandising
• Negotiate best cost on a style level with vendors
• Work to identify and platform franchise fabrics with cross-functional partners and vendors

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in design and product development, with strong exposure to cut & sew and woven categories
• Strong understanding of fabrications, garment construction, trims, and wash development
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with Miro and ERP systems is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Willingness to travel to vendors, trade shows, and factories as needed

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 and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive

Our in-office policy is 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
• 401k

Salary: The target salary for this role is between $90,000 and $115,000 based on candidates' experience and expectations.

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.