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Manager, Men's Fabric R&D
Rag & BoneNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $130,000/yr($115,000/yr – $130,000/yr)
About the role
Manager, Men’s Fabric R&D
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.
At Rag & Bone, product starts with fabric.
We are looking for a Men’s Fabric R&D Manager to lead the research, development, and sourcing of materials across our men’s collections. This role sits at the intersection of design, innovation, and production—working closely with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development to build distinctive fabrics that define the character of our product.
You will be responsible for identifying new materials, developing proprietary fabric programs with mills, and ensuring fabrics meet our standards for quality, performance, and authenticity. The ideal candidate brings deep textile knowledge, strong mill relationships, and a sharp eye for materials that elevate modern menswear.
Responsibilities:
Drive Fabric Innovation
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.
At Rag & Bone, product starts with fabric.
We are looking for a Men’s Fabric R&D Manager to lead the research, development, and sourcing of materials across our men’s collections. This role sits at the intersection of design, innovation, and production—working closely with Design, Merchandising, and Product Development to build distinctive fabrics that define the character of our product.
You will be responsible for identifying new materials, developing proprietary fabric programs with mills, and ensuring fabrics meet our standards for quality, performance, and authenticity. The ideal candidate brings deep textile knowledge, strong mill relationships, and a sharp eye for materials that elevate modern menswear.
Responsibilities:
Drive Fabric Innovation
- Lead the research and development of fabrics across all men’s categories including denim, wovens, knits, tailoring, and outerwear.
- Identify new yarns, constructions, finishes, and technologies that push our product forward.
- Develop exclusive fabric programs in partnership with global mills.
- Present seasonal fabric direction and innovation opportunities to design and merchandising teams.
- Maintain strong relationships with global textile mills and suppliers.
- Identify new mill partners that support innovation, quality, and cost targets.
- Partner with sourcing teams on development pricing, minimums, and lead times.
- Manage fabric development across the seasonal calendar from concept through bulk approval.
- Review and approve lab dips, strike-offs, handlooms, and bulk fabric submissions.
- Maintain fabric tracking within PLM and ensure development milestones are met.
- Work closely with Design and Merchandising to translate creative direction into commercially viable fabrics.
- Collaborate with Product Development and Production to ensure fabrics meet manufacturing and performance requirements.
- Troubleshoot fabric issues during development and production.
- Evaluate fabric durability, wash performance, stretch recovery, and colorfastness.
- Partner with testing and quality teams to ensure all fabrics meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and evolve the seasonal fabric library and archive.
- Track emerging textile technologies, sustainable materials, and industry innovations.
- Contribute to long-term material strategies that support the growth of the men’s business.
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