Technical Designer, Men’s
Rag & Bone · New York, NY ·
- Seniority
- Middle
- Category
- Design
The Technical Designer for Men's will manage the technical development of menswear collections, creating tech packs and technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator while collaborating with patternmakers and factories to ensure fit and construction quality. This role involves overseeing the entire product lifecycle from development through production to maintain brand standards.
JOB TITLE: Technical Designer, Men’s
Position Level Classification: Mid-Level
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.
Level/Title position is reporting into: Technical Design, Mens
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
- Experience with Wovens structed shirts, pants, bottoms, etc.
- Partner with Design and Product Development to create technical sketches and Tech packs from development through production
- Create Technical sketches in illustrator, based on design direction
- Work closely with inhouse patternmakers, sample room, & overseas factories on each style from development through production
- Update Pattern Priority chart regularly – assign priority in conjunction with Product Development Team, and communicate expected ready dates with patternmakers at the time of comments’ pass-off
- Work with design team to create mockups, trials, and design details, and track progress within house sample room
- Initiate and maintain Technical Packages for all styles produced domestically and overseas which includes, updating sketches, details, and comments from development through to production
- Inform Design about muslin and proto completion prior to fittings. Review muslins on the mannequin together with Patternmaker and Designer; take notes and follow-up on all required updates to be executed in the proto
- Schedule & organize Production fittings. Prepare list of garments to fit and timely updates on fit status. Proactively track overseas packages and estimate fit dates based on expected package arrival. Follow-up with domestic QC partners on anticipated PPs and TOPs.
- Prepare garments and paperwork for fitting: evaluate it against previously made comments, check measurements and identify materials (actual vs. substitute). Be familiar with history of the garment and be able to relay it to all CF teams at the start of each fit
- Take concise fit notes, incorporate them into tech packs, and pass them off to patternmakers/OS factories in a timely manner
- Approve protos and pre-production garment (all stages) in timely manner according to Time & Action Calendar and Production Plan
- Work with Patternmakers, Production department and factories on identifying and resolving construction and workmanship issues
- Assist in preparation for the Runway Shows and Showroom openings
- Record and follow-up on revisions prior and post Showroom openings, record comments in Line review chart and timely communicate updates to Patternmakers/overseas factories
- Follow-up on all fit, construction and workmanship issues and work with CF teams to bring them to resolution
- Prior menswear experience is a must
- Knowledge of tailored garments and technical outerwear a plus
- Strong Cross Functional Communication Skills
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to manage & delegate to team members when needed
- Ability to work and resolve issues independently
- Deep knowledge of patternmaking & garment construction a must
- Solid understanding of industry standards regarding fit and grading
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Excel (used for tech pack creation)
- Ability to independently create technical sketches from hand drawn sketches
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, solve problems
- Own Every Decision - Work together, get results
- Quality Matters – Not only with product but we see it in our people
- Make Shit Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
- Paid Time Off
- Clothing Allowance
- Generous Employee Discount
- Paid Parental Leave
- Commission Eligible
- Membership to Calm and access to other wellness benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits
- 401k
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.