Assistant Designer - Men's Knits & Sweaters
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
Rag & Bone is looking for a Men's Design Assistant with background or experience in knits who will support Men’s Senior Designer with daily tasks and seasonal projects.
Responsibilities
- Research and prepare materials as directed by director/senior designer
- Follow design direction and design into groups/categories allocated by director/senior designer
- Support design team with ongoing design projects, ie, stitch development and layouts and capsule collections
- Help manage knitdown process
- Support team in making sure all knit downs are issued at the correct factory and yarns/trims/fabrics are available for sampling
- Input, organize and track all knitdowns issued for the design team
- Support team as needed to organize and prep for meetings, ie: sketch reviews, proto reviews, market reviews – using key dates and calendar set up by directors
- Support team as needed to ensure all samples are correct and organized before passing off to necessary departments
- Responsible for maintaining design boards and overviews, as well as digital boards
- Complete tech packs and design sheets for tech hand offs, making sure they are accurate. Support design team as needed to make sure all designs are issued, ie: layouts, piutch sheets, yarns and swatches etc.
- Take detailed notes during meetings and help organize information to support design team, recap all meetings and keep track accurately all notes from design meetings
- Support design team in updating and maintaining flats and cads based on reviews/fittings and market changes as needed
- Responsible for overseeing all pitch sheets, making sure they are maintained correctly with accurate information
- Must have knowledge of Mens apparel
- Passion for knits, sweaters a plus
- Must be extremely organized and have ability to multi-task
- Must have thorough knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
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 S**t Happen - Be disciplined, be competitive
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
rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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.
Annual Salary Pay Range
$50,000—$55,000 USD