Senior Designer, Women's

Rag & Bone • New York, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

rag & bone is looking for a Senior Designer to join the Women's design team, with primary ownership of the cut & sew knit category in addition to Woven Product. You will work closely with the Chief Design & Merchandising Officer and other cross functional design leads to collaborate across design, production, and merchandising to deliver product that is true to the rag & bone aesthetic — refined, purposeful, and built to last.

Requirements

• 8+ years of womenswear design experience, with demonstrated expertise in cut & sew knit development
• Deep knowledge of knit fabrics, construction methods, and garment engineering
• Working knowledge of woven categories; experience in both knit and woven is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Digital tools
• Experience leading fittings with technical design & PD partners
• Commercially grounded — you understand how design decisions translate into product performance
• Excellent communicator with the ability to present ideas clearly and collaborate across functions
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across concurrent seasonal calendars

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with washed product — understanding how wash treatments affect hand, construction, and fit — and the ability to develop and spec accordingly

Responsibilities

• Contribute to total womens seasonal direction, mood research, and concept presentations
• Manage the design calendar with discipline — meeting key milestone dates across multiple seasonal calendars simultaneously
• Manage at least one direct report, providing clear direction, feedback, and development support
• Contribute to the concept design, product design and development of soft outerwear, Pants, Tops and blazers.
• Collaborate with the broader design team to ensure cohesion and range architecture across knit and woven categories
• Lead the design and development of the cut & sew knit category from concept through production-ready specs
• Drive fabric and yarn research, working closely with mills and suppliers to source and develop materials aligned with seasonal direction
• Oversee fit and construction with a hands-on approach to pattern review, grading standards, and garment engineering
• Manage design pack creation and ensure accuracy of specs, trims, and construction details

Benefits

• 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 benefits
• 401k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed