Design Assistant, Women's

About the role

The Design Assistant will work closely with the Design Director and the Merchandising, Design & Product Development Team to facilitate the execution of products across various categories for multiple seasons. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for design, excellent attention to detail, and creative talent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full product life cycle from design and development through handoff to sales and marketing
• Provide both creative and practical support: Design Development, PLM, Sketching/CADS, Lab Dip Approvals, Tech Packaging as well as administrative duties relating to organization of all submits and materials
• Update, maintain, and develop carryover, seasonal technical packages, and garment details/information; build the technical packages ensuring complete information for garment execution by the factory (including all needed layouts/diagrams to illustrate garment information/clarity)
• With Design Director oversight, have the opportunity to design and oversee specific product categories
• Responsible for upholding the design/brand integrity as stipulated in Brand Guidelines
• Assist in researching and monitoring the consumer and competitive marketplace to identify opportunities including inspiration trips and off-sites, trend forecasting and creating mood boards
• Lead communications between design, merchandising, and production teams with appropriate and timely responses
• Attend and participate in fit sessions with the Design Team; in partnership with technical design, ensure accurate note taking for specific updates, making revisions to sketches and corresponding to design BOM’s
• Present design/trim/color concepts to the Design Director and cross-functional team members; prepare complete and accurate development packages for development and costing
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs and support the success of the team
• Embody Rhone’s core values (grit, responsibility, excellence, authenticity, and team-centered) in all aspects of work and collaboration

Requirements

• You have a Bachelor’s degree with a design major
• You have impeccable attention to detail, time management, and are extremely organized
• You are a self-starter capable of operating semi-autonomously but always collaboratively
• You are a team player who is not afraid to take on additional assignments that appear above or beneath you
• You have strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate openly and easily
• You are efficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Docs and Excel; experience with PLM a plus
• Experience with women's activewear product a plus

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits
• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan
• 10 company holidays annually
• Discretionary time off policy
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Other Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Reports to: Design Director, Women's
• Location: Onsite - Based in Stamford, CT