Assistant Designer

Rhoback; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoback is seeking an organized Assistant Designer - Special Projects to join our design team. This entry-level role supports the design department across licensed apparel collections, collaborations, and PGA Tour events, with a focus on color CADs, line sheets, and documentation.

You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure samples, color specs, and artwork meet brand standards. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required, and familiarity with PLM systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• Entry-level position; no prior experience required, but passion for design and attention to detail essential.
• Familiarity with apparel industry and willingness to learn is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, maintaining, and organizing seasonal line sheets for special projects and licensed apparel.
• Support color CADs for special projects collections and assortments.
• Contribute to design of accessories such as headwear, golf club covers, socks, and belts.
• Help create client pitch decks for new collections.
• Coordinate print, trim, and lab dip management with color specs.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, and Technical Design teams.

Skills

Fashion design

Apparel production

Textile materials

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD software

PLM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field

Job description

Company Mission: 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.

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 is comprised of licensed apparel collections (NCAA, NFL, MLB), collaborations, PGA Tour events, as well as accessories. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for design with exceptional attention to detail, experience in Adobe Creative Suite, and working knowledge of PLM systems. A college degree in fashion, graphic design, or a related field is preferred.

What You’ll Do

• 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.). The individual will be responsible for ensuring that all design elements, samples, and documentation are compiled into a bill of materials for external partners in accordance with decisions made by stakeholders.
• 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 but not limited to 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 our existing product models within the special projects and licensed space to be reviewed internally, then offered to our collaborative partners.
• 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 they align with the 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.
• A passion for sportswear and Rhoback's brand values.

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.
• A dynamic, fast-paced company culture that encourages innovation and growth.

Education And Experience

• 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 is essential.

Physical Requirement (if applicable)

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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities, or responsibilities of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones assigned at any time with or without notice.