Design Director, Men’s Denim & Modern Wardrobe

rag & bone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401k

Job summary

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men’s Denim and White Label initiatives, translating a broad creative vision into a cohesive, commercially viable product offering. Reporting to the Head of Men’s Design, you will own the development of a denim-centered wardrobe while expanding into a broader modern uniform.

You will mentor a growing design team, drive fabric and wash innovation, and collaborate closely with product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure execution

Qualifications

• 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 leading a design team and working within a larger creative structure while owning execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead Denim Execution, driving seasonal design direction for Men’s Denim and White Label in alignment with the Head of Men’s Design.
• Translate overarching brand vision into a clear and differentiated product assortment.
• Oversee design process from concept through final development; partner with product development, sourcing and merchandising to ensure design integrity.
• Elevate fabrication, construction, and finishing techniques across categories.
• Support brand expression with a distinct visual language for White Label and ensure consistency across product and storytelling.
• Lead and develop a growing design team; provide direction, feedback and mentorship.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing and creative teams to align on category growth and go-to-market storytelling.

Skills

Denim design

Leadership

Team management

Fabrication knowledge

Garment construction

Product development

Communication

Job description

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men’s Denim and White Label initiatives, translating a broad creative vision into a cohesive, commercially viable product offering. Reporting to the Head of Men’s Design, you will own the development of a denim-centered wardrobe while expanding into a broader modern uniform.

You will mentor a growing design team, drive fabric and wash innovation, and collaborate closely with product development, sourcing, and merchandising to ensure execution