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Rhoback is seeking a highly skilled, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Special Projects Designer to join our design team at Rhoback’s headquarters in Charlottesville, VA. This entry-level role will provide critical support to our design department by assisting with the creation, organization, and management of special projects (collaborations, collegiate licensed, pro sports licensed, PGA Tour, etc.). Primary responsibilities will include creating prints and assisting with the management of all seasonal lab dips, trims, embroidery, and artwork files. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for design and a strong understanding of fashion, with proficiency in the creation of color CADs and prints. A college degree in fashion, graphic design, or a related field is preferred.
This position will be located in-person at Rhoback’s Charlottesville, VA headquarters.
Responsibilities:
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Print Design: Collaborate in the creation and execution of prints for special projects and the mainline polo collection as needed, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and seasonal themes.
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Apparel Assortment Management & Organization: Assist in merchandising, maintaining and organizing special projects and licensed assortments, ensuring that all design elements, samples, and documentation are up-to-date and easily accessible.
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Lab Dip Management: Coordinate the submission and approval process for lab dips, ensuring they align with the color specifications and project requirements.
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Trims & Embroidery Submissions: Assist with the submission and approval process for trims and embroidery, ensuring they meet the design vision and production standards.
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New Assortment Pitch Decks: Create novel collections of colorways of our existing product models within the special projects and licensed space to be reviewed internally, then offered to our collaborative partners for final approval
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Design Assistance: Support the creation of color CADs (Computer-Aided Design) for both special projects and mainline apparel collections. Assist in generating design ideas and concepts under the guidance of senior team members.
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Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, and Technical Design teams to ensure designs are executed effectively, meet production timelines, and align with business goals.
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Market Research: Study and understand current market trends and vintage references for active, lifestyle and golf apparel, with a specific focus on licensed products and team gear. Become an expert curator of references to create a successful, relevant, unique product line.
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Mainline Support: Willingness to work on product outside the realm of special projects as needed, including but not limited to accessories/hard good assortment management and print design for mainline product
Qualifications:
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Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred.
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Experience: This is an entry-level position, so prior experience is not required, but any relevant experience is a plus. A passion for design and knowledge of the apparel industry is essential.
Skills:
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Strong understanding of apparel design, production process, and textile materials.
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Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or CAD software).
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Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams.
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Understanding of college and professional sports markets and willingness to research and gain understanding of specific demographics
Personal Attributes:
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Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
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Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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Strong desire to learn and grow within the fashion and design industry.
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A passion for product, the design process, and Rhoback's brand values.
Why Rhoback?
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Opportunity to work in a collaborative and creative environment with a forward-thinking design team.
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Exposure to a wide range of design projects, including both special projects and mainline collections.
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Gain hands-on experience in apparel design, production processes, and the management of design submissions.
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A dynamic, fast-paced company culture that encourages innovation and growth.
Company Mission: Rhoback is a community of passionate and motivated people looking to generate positivity, bring people together, and inspire activity by creating high quality products and engaging content for those who seek inspiration, motivation, and connection with a #craveactivity mentality.
Only serious and qualified candidates with a passion for growing a fun startup e-commerce brand will be considered. If you think you'd make a great addition to the Rhoback Team, please submit your resume and portfolio to laura@rhoback.com.
#CraveActivity
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Rhoback is opening our first-ever brick-and-mortar retail store right here in our backyard of Charlottesville, VA—and we’re looking for an experienced, energetic Store Manager to join the team! This is a unique opportunity to help shape our in-person retail experience from the ground up and play a key role in bringing the Rhoback brand to life for customers in-store.
As Store Manager, you’ll oversee all store operations, lead and inspire the retail team, and set the tone for exceptional customer service. You’ll be responsible for building an elevated and welcoming store environment while managing daily operations including customer interaction, checkout experience, product knowledge, inventory, scheduling, and general shopkeeping.
This full-time role is based on-site at our Charlottesville store and will report to the Strategic Initiatives Manager. Store opening targeting Fall 2025.
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Lead all day-to-day store operations with a focus on delivering best-in-class customer service.
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Manage, coach, and develop the store team to achieve sales goals and cultivate a fun, high-performing environment.
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Recruit, hire, and train a top-tier team focused on product knowledge, personal styling, and delivering an authentic customer experience.
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Create employee schedules and manage payroll in line with budget goals, balancing labor needs with store traffic and sales targets.
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Provide regular performance feedback and development opportunities for team members.
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Open and close the store, ensuring all operational procedures and security protocols are followed.
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Actively engage on the sales floor, modeling excellent service and sharing product expertise.
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Build a loyal customer base through strong relationship-building and personalized service.
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Oversee inventory management, including receiving, restocking, shrink prevention, and conducting physical inventory counts.
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Periodic inventory transfers from nearby warehouse for restocking when necessary.
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Maintain visual merchandising standards, executing floor sets and ensuring displays reflect the Rhoback brand aesthetic.
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Uphold a clean, organized, and well-maintained store environment, including fixtures, lighting, and marketing materials.
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Monitor store KPIs and sales reports; identify opportunities and take action to drive performance and profitability.
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Serve as a liaison between the store and HQ teams, communicating store needs, customer feedback, and process improvements.
Qualifications:
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5+ years of retail management experience.
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Bachelor’s degree preferred.
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Experience using Shopify POS or similar systems.
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Strong understanding of the importance of Customer Service with a proven track record of selling and building relationships with customers.
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Desire to manage, train, and grow store staff; ability to set clear objectives and inspire the team to reach their highest potential.
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Self-motivated, self-starter with ability to work with minimal direction, showing strong initiative.
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Positive attitude, great enthusiasm, and superior work flexibility.
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Available to work up to 40 hours a week and willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams.
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Strong understanding of the Rhoback brand.
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Ability to analyze sales reports and take initiative to improve store performance.
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Comfortable standing for long periods of time and able to lift up to 25 lbs. periodically.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
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Excellent communication skills: oral and written.
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Must be a team player with a no-task-too-small attitude.
Always a plus:
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Visual merchandising experience
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Familiarity with Rhoback products and customer base (both men’s and women’s)
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Experience managing a co-gendered retail store
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Passion for an active, healthy lifestyle
About Rhoback
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The Activity: We crave activity. It inspires us. We believe there is an activity for everyone, and there is no better way to bring people together. Our favorite days are packed with activities. We often have to fight the sunset to fit them all in.
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The Activewear: We needed activewear that could transition seamlessly from one activity to the next. We never found it, so we made it. We created our favorite designs, developed the best performance fabrics, and made top of the line activewear to fit our lifestyle and hopefully yours too.
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The Inspiration: Rhoback gets its name from the Rhodesian Ridgeback, a dog bred to hunt lions. The Ridgeback perpetually craves activity and has an unmistakable ridge that runs down its back. Wearing the Ridge inspires us to always be ready for the next adventure.
Company Mission: Rhoback is a community of passionate and motivated people looking to generate positivity, bring people together, and inspire activity by creating high quality products and engaging content for those who seek inspiration, motivation, and connection with a #craveactivity mentality.
Only serious and qualified candidates with a passion for growing a fun startup e-commerce brand will be considered. If you think you'd make a great addition to the Rhoback Team, please submit your resume and portfolio to laura@rhoback.com.
#CraveActivity
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As Rhoback expands into wholesale, we’re seeking a dynamic, experienced Sales Representative to lead growth across green grass, specialty retail, resort, corporate, and collegiate accounts. The ideal candidate is a driven, highly organized sales professional with a proven track record and deep network in golf and specialty retail. You will inherit and manage existing accounts while aggressively expanding our presence, especially through green grass and high-value specialty doors across the country, with a primary focus in the Eastern half of the US. This role’s location will be flexible, with the expectation of being on the road regularly throughout the year. The role will be reporting to Rhoback’s Director of Business Development and will work closely with Rhoback’s Product and Merchandising Teams among others.
You’ll serve as a first impression of the Rhoback brand to many of our wholesale partners and are expected to represent our ethos with energy, professionalism, and integrity. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth brand at a pivotal moment. You’ll play a leading role in shaping Rhoback’s wholesale strategy and expanding our presence nationwide.
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Sell and promote Rhoback’s full line of men’s and women’s products across green grass and specialty retail.
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Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying and opening new doors, with a focus on green grass accounts.
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Serve as a trusted brand representative with a strong understanding of Rhoback’s product lines, values, and customer base.
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Help build and drive execution of the wholesale sales strategy, contributing to both short- and long-term growth targets.
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Lead seasonal product presentations and line showings; communicate product features clearly and compellingly.
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Secure and renew wholesale orders, consistently meeting and exceeding sales goals.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships through proactive, responsive account service.
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Plan and attend in-person meetings, events, and trade shows with key accounts.
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Represent Rhoback at PGA Tournaments and industry events as needed.
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Assist in executing microsite orders, club events, and other custom activations.
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Maintain accurate sales pipelines for planning and finance teams.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Rhoback’s customer support, product, and merchandising teams.
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Help implement processes and structure as Rhoback’s presence in wholesale grows
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Continuously identify and share opportunities to strengthen Rhoback’s brand presence in the wholesale space.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5+ years of experience in golf, activewear, or a related apparel category.
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Bachelor's degree preferred.
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Deep network of industry relationships and wholesale contacts.
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Proven track record of sales success and new account development.
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Strong knowledge of the golf, lifestyle, and performance apparel markets.
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Exceptional organization and time management skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
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Highly motivated self-starter with a team-first attitude and "no task too small" mindset.
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Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and working cross-functionally.
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Persuasively communicate value, overcome objections with confidence, and negotiate win-win deals that align customer and company goals.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
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Willingness to travel frequently and work remotely.
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Trustworthy and full of integrity.
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Must be a team player with a no-task-too-small attitude.
About Rhoback
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The Activity: We crave activity. It inspires us. We believe there is an activity for everyone, and there is no better way to bring people together. Our favorite days are packed with activities. We often have to fight the sunset to fit them all in.
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The Activewear: We needed activewear that could transition seamlessly from one activity to the next. We never found it, so we made it. We created our favorite designs, developed the best performance fabrics, and made top of the line activewear to fit our lifestyle and hopefully yours too.
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The Inspiration: Rhoback gets its name from the Rhodesian Ridgeback, a dog bred to hunt lions. The Ridgeback perpetually craves activity and has an unmistakable ridge that runs down its back. Wearing the Ridge inspires us to always be ready for the next adventure.
Company Mission: Rhoback is a community of passionate and motivated people looking to generate positivity, bring people together, and inspire activity by creating high quality products and engaging content for those who seek inspiration, motivation, and connection with a #craveactivity mentality.
Only serious and qualified candidates with a passion for growing a fun startup e-commerce brand will be considered. If you think you'd make a great addition to the Rhoback Team, please submit your resume and portfolio to laura@rhoback.com.
#CraveActivity
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