Design Director, Men's Denim & Wardrobe Systems

rag & bone; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Clothing Allowance

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Benefits

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Job summary

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men's Denim and White Label, translating creative vision into a cohesive, denim-led wardrobe aligned with the brand’s modern uniform ethos. The role reports to the Head of Men’s Design and requires a strong design perspective, deep denim expertise, and the ability to drive execution across departments.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in men’s design, a proven track record in leading a category, and exceptional leadership and communication

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of men's design experience with denim and casual lifestyle.
• Proven experience owning a category or leading a business segment within a premium brand.
• Deep knowledge of denim fabrication, wash development, and garment construction.
• Strong ability to translate creative direction into commercially successful product.
• Experience leading teams within a larger creative structure while owning execution.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal design direction for Men's Denim and White Label in line with the Head of Men's Design.
• Translate brand vision into a clear, differentiated product assortment.
• Oversee design process from concept through development; partner with PD, sourcing, merchandising.
• Elevate fabrication, construction, and finishing techniques across categories.
• Ensure consistency across product, styling, and seasonal storytelling.
• Lead and mentor a growing design team and drive creative excellence.

Skills

Denim Design

Team Leadership

Product Development

Brand Building

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

Fabrication

Job description

rag & bone is seeking a Design Director to lead Men's Denim and White Label, translating creative vision into a cohesive, denim-led wardrobe aligned with the brand’s modern uniform ethos. The role reports to the Head of Men’s Design and requires a strong design perspective, deep denim expertise, and the ability to drive execution across departments.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in men’s design, a proven track record in leading a category, and exceptional leadership and communication