Print Designer

RHOBACK INC•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$60,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Rhoback is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Print Designer to join their Mainline Design Team at Rhoback Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role involves bringing original print stories to life, including repeat patterns, engineered prints, and placement graphics, across Men’s and Women’s product lines. The designer will work closely with the Print Design Manager, contributing creative energy and technical precision to seasonal design development while building expertise in the systems and cross-functional relationships that drive product at Rhoback. This position is ideal for a designer with some hands-on experience who is eager to grow their craft in a fast-paced, active apparel environment.

Requirements

A solid foundation in print and textile design—you understand color theory, pattern construction, apparel production, and textile materials.
Strong color sensibility and working familiarity with the Pantone Matching System.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Exceptional organizational habits—you maintain both physical sample and digital asset systems with equal care and attention to detail.
A collaborative mindset and clear communication skills; you give and receive feedback openly and work well across teams.
A genuine passion for sportswear, performance apparel, and Rhoback’s #craveactivity brand values.

Nice To Haves

Figma experience is a bonus.
Some experience with PLM systems is preferred (Rhoback uses Centric PLM); comfort learning new digital tools and following file management conventions.

Responsibilities

Develop original print artwork from concept through final art file—including repeat patterns, engineered prints, and placement graphics—that reflect Rhoback’s brand aesthetic and seasonal direction.
Research and become an expert with our customer and the trends within the print design space.
Support the print approval process by reviewing strike-offs, fabric swatches, and lab dips, and maintaining well-organized, consistently named digital files within established folder hierarchies.
Enter and update print data in Centric PLM, following file naming conventions and ensuring records stay current from initial concept through final production approval.
Collaborate with the Merchandising, Product Design, and Development teams to align print stories with seasonal themes, color palettes, and material constraints.
Participate in design reviews, contribute constructive creative feedback, and assist in preparing presentation materials and physical boards for internal reviews.