Women’s Denim Design Director
$185,000–$190,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Set creative vision for women's denim aligned with rag & bone's brand aesthetic and go-to-market strategy. Conceptualize and lead core fit/block development end-to-end, creating silhouette architecture and directing fit sessions. Direct wash development and finishing by partnering with mills and laundries to create signature treatments. Manage and mentor a design team while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture. Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, sourcing, and commercial teams to ensure design vision translates into commercially viable washes and fabrications. Travel internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows to source fabric innovation and stay ahead of global trends. Build relationships with premium denim mills in Japan, Italy, Turkey, and the US to secure exclusive fabrications.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of denim design experience
- 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
- Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Desired Qualifications
- existing relationships with premium global mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey)
- Global perspective — prior experience with a global denim brand
- experience within American premium/contemporary denim
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