Design and Merchandising Coordinator
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
This role is a supporting role to the Leaders of the Design & merchandising organizations and reports into the Chief Design and Merchandising Officer.
Responsibilities
Support Merch & Design leaders across Womens, Mens & Non Apparel in creation and maintenance of seasonal concept documents including collection inspiration, color palettes, and key sketches
- Support creation and maintenance of shared Design tools such as Miro, PPT docs, and Physical design boards; share updates cross functionally as needed.
- Assist with lead up to and facilitation of key Design/merch milestobes such as proto workshop, sketch reviews, Proto review, go to market, Virtual market etc
- Coordinate sharing of seasonal concept, color and material boards/physical samples with licenncse partenrs
- Organize design closets and reserch trends
- Create Shared docuemnets that can serve as resources for special projects… (customization, in store events, etc)
- Book fit models, and models for key cross functional meetings
- Maintain weekly Design & Merch calendars and meeting prep, ensure team is on track, amd meeting spaces are prepared
- Work with team leaders to maintain design floor, racks and ensure neat and orderly appearance of design spaces
- Coordinate with license parters as needed & facilitate corss functional communication where needed
- Excellent organizational, communication and follow-up skills
- Flexible, self motivated, and comfirtabe working closely with all levels of leadership
- Self motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Ability to work well independently
- Proficiency in Excel, & Powerpoint, with knowledge Photoshop, Illustrator a plus
- Must have strong interpersonal skills to foster inter-departmental relationships
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
$60,000—$75,000 USD
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.