rag & bone · 2 days ago
Footwear Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
6+ years exprag & bone is a New York-based company known for its commitment to authenticity and quality. They are seeking a Footwear Designer who is passionate about footwear construction and current market trends, responsible for executing designs and collaborating with various teams to build seasonal collections.
ApparelE-CommerceFashion
Responsibilities
Support the Director of Footwear to establish seasonal concepts aligned with the brand’s identity and creative vision
Execute footwear designs from concept through development, maintaining design integrity and quality throughout the process
Research market trends, materials, and competitive landscapes; translate insights into brand-relevant designs
Create and maintain detailed design sketches, CADs, and overviews to ensure accuracy and clarity throughout the process
Collaborate with Technical Design on lasts, constructions, trims, and tooling; review technical drawings and blueprints
Participate in fit sessions to evaluate prototypes and ensure alignment with design intent, quality standards, and comfort. Communicate changes internally and to factories
Collaborate with Product Development and Merchandising to ensure timely tech pack launches and collection deliverables
Manage assigned technical specifications and updates to ensure smooth Product Development handoffs
Contribute to the development of seasonal concept boards, materials, hardware, and finishes in collaboration with the creative team
Design prints as per direction from Design Director
Brief new developed materials with tanneries
Ensure assigned deliverables align with the seasonal design and development calendar
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 6 years of experience in the footwear industry
Working knowledge of footwear construction, tooling, and technical development
Proficiency in digital and hand sketching; ability to create full-scale specs and compelling design presentations
Strong technical skills: Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD, MS PowerPoint, Excel
Strong material and color sensibility with a refined design eye
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Maintains in office requirements
Positive, proactive, and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment
Self-motivated
Organized, structured, asks questions and seeks understanding
Pushes oneself to exceed expectations
Ability to work autonomously and with initiative
Consistently pushes to exceed expectations
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
Company
rag & bone
rag & bone is a fashion retailer that sells clothing, shoes, and accessories.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Irving Place Capital
2024-02-16Acquired
2013-01-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
N
Nicolas Vermot
COO
B
Benjamin Harris
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Recent News
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DBusiness Magazine
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2025-11-07
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