Design Assistant, Women's

Who We Are

At Rhone, we cultivate a work culture that is empowering and rooted in our core values. We are gritty, approaching challenges with resilience and determination. We are responsible, holding ourselves accountable to each other and the work we do. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries to deliver our best every day. We remain authentic, embracing honesty, humility, and individuality. And above all, we are team centered, knowing that true success comes from collaboration and shared purpose.

About The Role

As the Design Assistant, you will work hand in hand with the Design Director, and the Merchandising, Design & Product Development Team to help facilitate the execution of products in all product categories for multiple seasons. The ideal candidate has an eye for design, keen attention to detail, and is creatively talented.  The Design Assistant is organized and hardworking will have the ability to perform all functions of the job both quickly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Actively 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.

What You'll Bring

• You have a Bachelor’s degree with 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

• Full Time - 5 days a week in office

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 

Our Commitment

Rhone Apparel, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.