Design Associate - Men's Job at Rhone Apparel Inc in Stamford

About the Company:Founded in 2014, Rhone is a wellness brand dedicated to championing Mental Fitness and creating clothing that's not only engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, but designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to physical and Mental Fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.About the Role:The Design Associate will work hand in hand with the Chief Product Officer (CPO), Design Director (DD), 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 Associate 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 marketingProvide 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 materialsUpdate, 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 categoriesResponsible for upholding the design/ brand integrity as stipulated in Brand GuidelinesAssist in researching and monitoring the consumer and competitive marketplace to identify opportunities including inspiration trips and offsites, trend forecasting and creating mood boardsLead communications between design, merchandising, and production teams with appropriate and timely responsesAttend 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'sPresent design/ trim/ color concepts to the Design Director and cross-functional team members; prepare complete and accurate development packages for development and costingPerform other related duties as assignedWhat you'll bring: You have a Bachelor's degree with design major3-4 years of professional experience preferredYou have impeccable attention to detail, time management and are extremely organizedYou are a self-starter capable of operating semi-autonomously but always collaborativelyYou are a team player who is not afraid to take on additional assignments that appear above or beneath youYou have strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate openly and easilyYou are efficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Google Docs and Excel; experience with PLM a plusExperience with men's activewear product a plusWhat you'll get: 10 Company paid holidays per yearDiscretionary PTO planFlexible work schedule/hoursMedical/Vision/Dental401k enrollment and rollover opportunityGenerous Clothing discount plus semi-annual issuance of Rhone gift cardMonthly virtual company activitiesJob Type: Full-Time/HybridReports to: Design DirectorLocation: Stamford, CT