Assistant Designer
Rhoback is a community of passionate and motivated people looking to generate positivity, bring people together, and inspire activity by creating high-quality products and engaging content for those who seek inspiration, motivation, and connection with a #craveactivity mentality.
About the role
Rhoback is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Designer – Special Projects to join our dynamic design team. This entry-level role will provide critical support to our design department by assisting with the design, organization, and management of special projects, which include licensed apparel collections (NCAA, NFL, MLB), collaborations, PGA Tour events, and accessories.
Responsibilities
- Assortment Management & Organization: Assist in creating, maintaining, and organizing seasonal line sheets for special projects and licensed apparel assortments within Adobe Illustrator and other platforms (VibeIQ, Figma, etc.). Ensure all design elements, samples, and documentation are compiled into a bill of materials for external partners in accordance with stakeholder decisions.
- Design Assistance: Support the creation of color CADs (Computer-Aided Design) for special projects collections and assortments. Assist in generating logo, print, and graphic design concepts that align with brand aesthetics and seasonal themes.
- Accessories: Contribute to the design and development of accessories, including headwear, golf club covers, socks, and belts.
- Client Pitch Decks: Contribute to the creation of novel collections of prints, solids, stripes, and heathered colors in existing product models within the special projects and licensed space for internal review and collaborative partner offerings.
- Print, Trim, and Lab Dip Management: Partner with Print Design and Product Development on the submission and approval process for strikeoffs and lab dips, ensuring alignment with color specifications and project requirements.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, and Technical Design teams to ensure designs are executed effectively, meet production timelines, and align with business goals.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of fashion design, apparel production, and textile materials.
- Proficiency in design software (primarily Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or CAD software is a bonus).
- Experience with PLM systems is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong desire to learn and grow within the fashion and design industry.
- Passion for sportswear and Rhoback’s brand values.
Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: This is an entry-level position; prior experience is not required, but a passion for design, acute attention to detail, knowledge of the apparel industry, and willingness to learn are essential.
Physical Requirements
This role may involve performing job-related tasks that occasionally require physical activity, such as lifting, pushing, or pulling items 10 lbs. or more, without reasonable accommodation.
What Success Looks Like
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative environment with a forward-thinking design team.
- Exposure to a wide range of design projects, including both special projects and mainline collections.
- Gain hands-on experience in apparel design, production processes, and the management of design submissions.
- Dynamic, fast-paced company culture that encourages innovation and growth.