Women’s Denim Design Director

10+ years of denim design experience, with at least 5 years in a design leadership role owning a women's denim category

Deep technical expertise in fits fabrics, and wash/finishing processes

Experience building relationships directly with mills and laundries; existing relationships with premium global mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey) a strong plus

Global perspective — prior experience with a global denim brand is a plus, as is experience within American premium/contemporary denim

Work in conjunction with Design team leads (Across RTW and Miramar) to set creative vision for women's denim, aligned with rag & bone's overall brand aesthetic and go-to-market strategy

Conceptualize and lead core fit/block development end-to-end: create silhouette architecture, and lead fit sessions based on style relevance, fabrications, etc..

Direct wash development and finishing, partnering closely with mills and laundries to create signature, differentiated treatments

Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, production, sourcing, and commercial teams to ensure design vision translates into all washes and fabrications and is commercially viable

Travel internationally to mills, factories, and trade shows (Kingpins, etc.) to source fabric innovation and stay ahead of global denim trends

Build and maintain relationships with premium denim mills (Japan, Italy, Turkey, US) to secure exclusive or differentiated fabrication