Technical Designer - Women's - Rhone Apparel, Inc.

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 Women’s Technical Designer will report to the Sr. Technical Designer for Women’s and work hand in hand with the Merchandising, Design & Product Development/Production Teams to facilitate the technical execution of products in all categories for multiple seasons- ensuring the accuracy of product measurements, quality and construction. The ideal candidate has an eye for design, keen attention to detail, and experience building performance apparel to achieve optimum fit, form and function as well as consistency. The Technical Designer is organized and hardworking with the ability to perform all functions of the job quickly and efficiently. 

What you’ll  do:

• Partner with Merchandising, Design and Product Development Teams to ensure excellence, attention to detail and accuracy in  the creation of all new styles

• Create and update tech packs (TPs) in conjunction with Design - including measurements, construction and grading - using Illustrator, Excel and Rhone’s PLM tools with overall quality top of mind

• Work independently on styles starting from initial pass-off through production- reviewing all samples to communicate accurate revisions

• Participation in daily tasks, including but not limited to measuring garments, leading and assisting in fittings, and sending fit comments to overseas vendors with an attention to detail in construction and workmanship

• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast paced environment

• Communicate with the Design/ PD Team to call out issues which may prevent timely fit and quality approval that impact deliveries

• Work with our overseas supplier specialists to resolve issues

• Track Proto & PP Samples, and communicate delays w/ the necessary teams

• Organize Proto to PPS samples

• Perform other technical design related duties, as needed

• Open and available for the opportunity to travel to overseas suppliers

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of pattern-making;  digital pattern-making experience a plus

• Women’s Active and Lifestyle Products experience preferred

• Strong computer skills- Adobe Suite especially Illustrator and Microsoft Suite especially Excel as well as experience with PLM

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively

• Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Ability to handle a large volume of styles and  meets deadlines

• Ability to participate in weekly AM/ PM calls to Suppliers

What you’ll get:

• 10 Company paid holidays per year

• Discretionary PTO plan

• Flexible work schedule/hours

• Medical/Vision/Dental 

• 401k enrollment and rollover opportunity

• Generous Clothing discount plus semi-annual issuance of Rhone gift card

• Monthly virtual company activities

Job Type:  Full Time

Reports to: Sr. Technical Designer

Location:  Rhone HQ, Stamford, CT - 5 days in office