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Design Director, Women's - RTW White Label

New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jun 2026

About the role

Women's RTW White Label Design Director

About rag & bone
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.
We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process, and collaboration for a more equitable future.
Job Summary:
Partner with the Senior Design Director in the creation and execution of the Women's RTW White Label design process; maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the rag & bone brand while balancing the needs of the business. This role is focused on our White Label collection — the foundation of the women's line — encompassing everyday essentials, relaxed casual wear, elevated basics, classic tees, and unfussy, wearable pieces that speak to the rag & bone woman at her most effortless.

Responsibilities:

Lead design for all Women's RTW White Label categories, including basics, casual separates, t-shirts, fleece, denim, and other core everyday pieces
Bring a thoughtful, refined point of view to "simple" pieces — understanding that the White Label customer expects exceptional fit, fabric, and detail in even the most pared-back styles
Collaborate with the SVP to identify seasonal big ideas, key trends, and silhouettes relevant to the White Label aesthetic — relaxed, unfussy, and rooted in quality
Design inspirational protos for seasonal conceptual rigs with an emphasis on casual, wearable dressing
Conduct competitive market research with a focus on the premium basics and casual wear landscape
Flawlessly execute product and design vision from concept, sketch/design creation, through PP approval
Prepare presentation boards (sketches, washes, fabrics) that reflect the ease and simplicity of the White Label ethos
Adhere to and enforce all Design calendar deadlines
Manage the entire process from design through development
Collaborate with internal partners (Design, Production, Development, Sales, etc.) and external resources (agents, suppliers, laundries, mills, factories, etc.)
Negotiate prices to achieve gross margin targets
Value engineer products to meet financial objectives in collaboration with design leads, with particular attention to fabrication and construction efficiency in basics categories
Develop vendor relationships and monitor vendor KPIs
Monitor product category trends; recommend piece types for development and inclusion in the line with a focus on longevity and wearability
Complete spec/tech packages including technical illustrations, construction details, and trim sheets
Partner with Technical Design to ensure fit — particularly critical in a basics-driven collection where fit is everything
Occasional travel to factories both domestic and overseas

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
Minimum 7 years of Women's RTW design experience, with a strong focus on basics, casual wear, or essentials-driven collections; experience with domestically made product a plus
Deep understanding of premium casual and basics manufacturing — including jersey, knit, woven, and denim construction — as well as component sourcing and materials development
An eye for elevated simplicity: the ability to make a t-shirt or classic trouser feel special through fabric, fit, and proportion
Proven track record in developing strong vendor partnerships while achieving financial objectives
Experience traveling to factories
Excellent verbal and written communicati