Design Director, Women's - RTW White Label

Women's RTW White Label Design Director
Job Summary
Partner with the Senior Design Director in the creation and execution of the Women's RTW White Label design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand while balancing the needs of the business. This role is focused on our White Label collection—the foundation of the women's line—encompassing everyday essentials, relaxed casual wear, elevated basics, classic tees, and unfussy, wearable pieces that speak to the rag & bone woman at her most effortless.

Responsibilities

Lead design for all Women's RTW White Label categories, including basics, casual separates, t‑shirts, fleece, denim, and other core everyday pieces

Bring a thoughtful, refined point of view to "simple" pieces—understanding that the White Label customer expects exceptional fit, fabric, and detail in even the most pared‑back styles

Collaborate with the SVP to identify seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to the White Label aesthetic—relaxed, unfussy, and rooted in quality

Design inspirational prototypes for seasonal conceptual rigs with an emphasis on casual, wearable dressing

Conduct competitive market research with a focus on the premium basics and casual wear landscape

Flawlessly execute product and design vision from concept, sketch/design creation, through PP approval

Prepare presentation boards (sketches, washes, fabrics) that reflect the ease and simplicity of the White Label ethos

Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines

Manage the entire process from design through development

Collaborate with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc.) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc.)

Negotiate prices to achieve gross margin targets

Value engineer products to meet financial objectives in collaboration with design leads, with particular attention to fabrication and construction efficiency in basics categories

Develop vendor relationships and monitor vendor KPIs

Monitor product category trends; recommend piece types for development and inclusion in the line with a focus on longevity and wearability

Complete spec/tech packages including technical illustrations, construction details, and trim sheets

Partner with Technical Design to ensure fit—particularly critical in a basics‑driven collection where fit is everything

Occasional travel to factories both domestic and overseas

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent

Minimum 7 years of Women's RTW design experience, with a strong focus on basics, casual wear, or essentials‑driven collections; experience with domestically made product a plus

Deep understanding of premium casual and basics manufacturing—including jersey, knit, woven, and denim construction—as well as component sourcing and materials development

An eye for elevated simplicity: the ability to make a t‑shirt or classic trouser feel special through fabric, fit, and proportion

Proven track record in developing strong vendor partnerships while achieving financial objectives

Experience traveling to factories

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to problem‑solve specifications, construction, or material issues with vendors

Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills

Strong sketching and design capability with fluency in casual and relaxed silhouettes

Deep knowledge and understanding of fit, especially as it applies to knit and casual wear

Presentation skills and ability to influence at the senior management level

Resourceful, creative, and efficient when faced with multiple projects or challenging deadlines

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Commission Eligible

Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits

Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits

401k

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.

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