Rhoback · 13 hours ago
Women’s Product Design Manager
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRhoback is a community-focused company dedicated to creating high-quality products and engaging content. They are seeking a Product Design Manager to support the design department for their Women’s line, responsible for research, concept development, and managing the design process.
FashionLifestyle
Responsibilities
Research: Study and understand market trends, and research current and vintage references for women’s apparel, particularly in the active, lifestyle and golf categories. Become an expert curator of references to create a relevant, unique, commercial product line by having a constant finger on the pulse of market direction and competitor research. Keep boards of inspiration and collaborate with Creative Director and Founders to refine a vision for the Rhoback women’s line. This should include overall industry knowledge, trend analysis, fabrics, product construction, and trim design references
Conceptualization: Create iterations of product concepts in CAD form (Illustrator vector drawings, and/or hand sketches), review with Creative Director and founders, revise as needed based on feedback. Partner with Sourcing/development team and men’s designer on material development and fabric selection, sharing materials with men’s line as needed
Color Assortment Creation: Work with Creative Director, Merchandising and Design teams to create colorways of products using seasonal palettes in alignment with release and delivery cadence strategy. Partner with print design team to apply artwork where needed
Tech Pack Creation: Partner with Product Development and Technical Design teams on tech pack and BOM creation within PLM system
Apparel Assortment Management & Organization: Assist in the merchandising process, maintaining and organizing seasonal women’s assortments in CAD form, ensuring that all design elements, samples, and documentation are up-to-date and easily accessible
Lab Dip/Knit Down Management: Coordinate the submission and approval process for lab dips and knit downs with Product Development teams, ensuring they align with the color specifications and product requirements
Trims & Embroidery Submissions: Assist with the submission and approval process for trims and embroidery, ensuring they meet the design vision and production standards
Prototype Reviews and Fitting Feedback: Work with greater product team to give feedback on garment construction, overall execution in the prototype phase. Be the gatekeeper of the highest quality standards by giving feedback in fittings to ensure product design intent is being achieved and quality is being maintained
Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, Sourcing, Production, and Technical Design teams to ensure collections are executed effectively, meet production timelines, and align with business goals
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in design, fashion, or a related field
3-5 years of experience recommended, but all experience levels will be considered
Strong understanding of apparel design, garment construction, production process, and textile materials
Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or CAD software)
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to oversee multiple parts of the product design process (research, conceptualization, execution, merchandising, etc)
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 product, the design process, and Rhoback's brand values
Exceptional taste in fashion and design
Preferred
Experience working in a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
Experience working in Figma preferred (XD, Miro, other whiteboarding systems also valuable)
Company
Rhoback
RHOBACK polos, q-zips, performance hats, and dog bandanas are designed to keep up with your busy lifestyle.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin Hubbard
Cofounder
Kristina Loftus
Cofounder
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