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Ref #
W169367
State/Region
New York
Department
设计
Location
United States
City
New York
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $65000 - $129225 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Designer, Wovens & Swim will assist in weekly functions/tasks or project-based work covering the Woven & Swim design department within calendar milestones. Partner with an extended team such as concept, design leads, PD, merchandising, fabric, technical design, graphic/prints, trim, and production to gather all information needed to create tech packs and follow-ups within the timeline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Calendar:
  • Assist team to achieve all design calendar deadlines and milestones.
  • Input all design details into tech packs and thoroughly check before reviewing with the Design Lead.
  • Update changes to design details in tech packs when designs change. 
  • Assist Design Lead timely execution of tech packs OTB’s
  • Assist in preparation of all design meetings with teams to adhere to calendar dates. 
  • Assist to perpetrate fitting to review proto or stock fit sample prior to fittings.
  • Participate in all weekly WIP meetings and development fittings.
  • Troubleshoot & anticipate meeting conflicts & cancellations in order to maintain weekly design milestones.
 
Organizational:                                  
  • Maintain organization and archiving of design workspace, history binder/deck, inspiration samples, and recent pagination wall.
  • Execute development and upkeep of seasonal design boards and line paginations. Create seasonal delivery snapshots for seasonal and historical reference. 
  • Maintain and update all seasonal design binders & board of materials – organize them for easy reference
  • Assist Design Lead in presentation set-up
  • Transport design presentations to meeting spaces
 
Creative:
  • Learn RL aesthetic/principals with an eye for detail and quality execution for proto, sales samples, and production.
  • Consistently seek inspiration in fit, fabric, trim, and styling and present to Director and VP of design.
  • Under Design Lead supervision, shop domestically for creative inspiration (new and vintage) for the market right seasonal development within budget allocations.
  • Assist Design Lead in design presentations and aim for them to be inspirational, clear, and focused with a goal for design approvals.
  • Seek innovation through vintage research, market research, online research, and social networking.
  • Responsible to return samples & new samples archive to Ralph Lauren library.
  • Assist the Design Lead in the execution of sales sample details to ensure the highest quality aesthetic according to Ralph Lauren.
  • Under the supervision of the Design Lead, learn RL aesthetic for icons, fabrics, constructions, & style.
  • Spearhead trim development within budget allocations.
  • Knowledge of graphic/logo / print techniques and ability to create & ownership of art pack to communicate with the oversea team.
  • Ownership of Headwear.
 
Partnerships:
  • Adhere to standards of communication and teamwork.
  • Promote collaboration within cross-functional teams – Technical Design, Fabric, PD, Production, Merchandising Print/Pattern, Graphics, Trim, Concept teams, PR, Copywriters, & other category design teams.
  • Build strong partnerships with peers.
  • Create CADs for example: 3D and patterns as directed 
  • Update PLM with materials and sketch details 

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelors Degree in Design preferred
• Experience in design outerwear preferred
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong sense of time management.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must be a team player.
• Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Excel, AirTable, Lotta, and Apex
• Willing to learn new programs like Vibe and Midjourney
• Works with sense of urgency. 
• Affinity and passion for the brand / category. 
• Organized, thinking ahead, and positive

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Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
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