Director of Technical Design, Denim
Rag & Bone · New York, NY ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 8+ years
Leads fit, construction, and quality for a denim line, partnering with design and factories to set technical standards and troubleshoot wash/construction issues.
Level/Title position is reporting into: Head of TD
Job Summary:
Director of Technical design with deep denim expertise to support fit, construction, and quality our denim line for [hands-on, senior-level engagement — you'll ensure technical technical standards for the category are met and will partner closely with the existing team, design, merchandising, sourcing, and factories from concept through bulk production.
Responsibilities:
Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)
Rules we live by | Rules you live by
Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive
Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week.
Benefits
Job Summary:
Director of Technical design with deep denim expertise to support fit, construction, and quality our denim line for [hands-on, senior-level engagement — you'll ensure technical technical standards for the category are met and will partner closely with the existing team, design, merchandising, sourcing, and factories from concept through bulk production.
Responsibilities:
- Support technical design team during the engagement: assist with creating fit blocks, grading rules, maintain construction standards, and spec architecture across the assigned denim assortment
- Partner with design team to create tech packs for new seasonal styles
- Hold fit sessions on live models, making final fit calls and setting fit intent for the category
- Partner with wash/laundry teams and vendors to solve for shrinkage, distortion, and wash-to-wash consistency; troubleshoot recurring issues at the root-cause level
- Work closely with in house patternmakers and factories, ensuring fit accuracy
Requirements: (skills, qualifications, education, etc)
- 6-8+ years of technical design experience, with substantial depth in denim/bottoms
- Expert-level knowledge of denim construction, wash processes (enzyme, stone, laser, etc.), and their effects on fit and shrinkage
- Proven track record leading fit sessions and making final, confident fit decisions
- Strong pattern-making and grading knowledge
- Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, and knowledge of digital patternmaking a plus
Rules we live by | Rules you live by
Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity
Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems
Own Every Decision | Work together and get results
Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people
Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive
Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week.
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