Assistant Designer – Special Projects (Sportswear)

RHOBACK INC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoback is seeking an Assistant Designer – Special Projects to join our design team in Charlottesville. This entry-level role provides critical support to licensed apparel collections (NCAA, NFL, MLB), collaborations, PGA Tour events, and accessories, with an emphasis on organization and attention to detail.

You will assist with color CADs, logos, prints, and graphic concepts, and help compile designs into BOMs for external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• Entry-level role; passion for design and attention to detail essential.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and PLM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating, maintaining, and organizing seasonal line sheets for special projects and licensed apparel assortments.
• Support color CADs and generate logo, print, and graphic design concepts.
• Contribute to design and development of accessories including headwear and belts.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure designs meet production timelines.
• Assist with BOM documentation for external partners and strikeoffs/lab dips process.
• Assist in client pitches and development of prints and color variations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Proactive problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

CAD software

PLM systems

Figma

VibeIQ

Job description

Rhoback is seeking an Assistant Designer – Special Projects to join our design team in Charlottesville. This entry-level role provides critical support to licensed apparel collections (NCAA, NFL, MLB), collaborations, PGA Tour events, and accessories, with an emphasis on organization and attention to detail.

You will assist with color CADs, logos, prints, and graphic concepts, and help compile designs into BOMs for external partners.