Freelance Designer, Men's

About the Company:

Rhone is performance driven apparel made by and for those in the pursuit of progress. Founded in 2014 by brothers Nate and Ben Checketts, we exist to inspire, equip, and support individuals in their pursuit of progress—both physically and mentally. More than just apparel, Rhone is a mindset, championing the power of being a little better every day. With a relentless focus on performance, innovation, and style, our products are engineered to move with you—wherever the pursuit takes you. By the end of 2025, Rhone will operate 22 retail stores across the U.S., each serving as a hub for community, connection, and the Forever Forward mindset.

About the role:

The Designer, Men’s will work hand in hand with the Sr. Design Director, Men’s, and the Merchandising, Design, Product Development & Production Teams 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 offsites, 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

Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree with design major

• 3-4 years of professional experience preferred

• 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 men’s activewear product a plus

• Full Time - 5 days a week in office

What you’ll get:

• 10 Company Holidays Annually.

• Discretionary Time Off Policy.

• Discount on clothing plus semi-annual gift card allotment.

Other details:

Job Type: Contract

Reports to: Sr. Design Director, Men's

Location: Onsite - Based in Stamford, CT