Design Director, Men’s Denim & Modern Wardrobe

ragbone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness benefits (Calm membership)

Job summary

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men’s Denim and guide the White Label products, shaping a modern denim-led wardrobe rooted in American sportswear and workwear.

Reporting to the Head of Men’s Design, this role translates the brand vision into a cohesive, commercially viable collection, mentors a design team, and partners across merchandising, product development, sourcing, and marketing to drive go-to-market storytelling.

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 and mentoring design teams within a larger creative structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design direction for Men’s Denim and White Label in alignment with head of design.
• Own denim and lifestyle expansion across multiple categories; build a cohesive wardrobe system.
• Oversee the design process from concept through final development and partner with product teams.
• Support consistent visual language and storytelling across product and campaigns.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and mentorship to drive creative and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and creative teams on go-to-market storytelling.

Skills

Denim expertise

Leadership

Product strategy

Fashion design

Fabrication & construction

Job description

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men’s Denim and guide the White Label products, shaping a modern denim-led wardrobe rooted in American sportswear and workwear.

Reporting to the Head of Men’s Design, this role translates the brand vision into a cohesive, commercially viable collection, mentors a design team, and partners across merchandising, product development, sourcing, and marketing to drive go-to-market storytelling.