Design Director - Denim, Men's

United States·New Yorkexecutive

Design ManagerDesign & Creative

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Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends,

Requirements Summary

(skills, qualifications, education,

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Design ManagerDesign & Creative

Job Summary:

This position will be a rising leader of the design process and be involved with all aspects of the denim design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand, while balancing the needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Senior Designer to identify trending seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to rag & bone and participate seasonal design meetings
Design and provide inspiration for all Denim categories
Work alongside Senior Designer and Design Director on wash & fabric assortments across fits
Work with Senior designer to communicate wash comments to vendors
Conduct competitive market research
Prepare presentation boards (Sketches, washes, fabrics)
Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
Support entire process from design through development
Collaborates with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc)
Manage all trim development and sampling
Partner with Technical Design in fittings to ensure fit intent is correct.

Requirements:(skills, qualifications, education, etc)

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
Knowledge in denim manufacturing (including construction and fit) and component sourcing/manufacturing (materials development, duties, etc).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to problem-solve when dealing with specifications, construction or material issues with vendors
Strong Photoshop & Illustrator skills, AI experience is a plus
Strong sketching and design capability
Knowledge and understanding of fit
Presentation Skills and ability to influence at the senior management level
Resourceful, creative and efficient when faced with multiple projects or challenging deadlines

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