Designer, RRL
Ralph Lauren Corporation, New York, NY, United States
You are anticipated to physically work from your documented work location a minimum of 4 days a week. You will have a fixed seat assigned to you in your documented work location. Additional details provided in our Flex Working Policy.
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 will support the RRL men’s design team from initial concept approval through production. This role will have a strong focus on product design and product development across the knit category. A positive attitude and excitement for the brand are needed. The candidate will have to take initiative, embrace change, adapt to learning new concepts and procedures. Finally, the candidate needs to be extremely detail oriented with strong technical skills and understanding of garment construction.
Assist with preparation for all design meetings, board reviews, hand-offs, line reviews & showroom openings
Work with the head of men’s design to create inspirational design boards and sketches to convey design ideas
Research product ideas by compiling vintage protos, tear sheets, sketches, fabric swatches and trim inspiration that support the seasonal concept direction
Partner with head of men’s design to research new silhouettes, market trends, and develop innovative details appropriate to the concept, customer aesthetic and RRL heritage
Responsible for all technical sketches including all views and detailed layouts to capture the nuances of the model
Executes all sketch color-ups so they properly reflect the desired esthetic for the colorway and materials/trims
Responsible for creating all individual style stats that are used for line adoptions as well as ensuring the stats are updated throughout the seasonal process as changes are made.
Drive to deliver design hand offs by targeted dates and calendar milestones
Manage trim specs & ensure tech packs areup to date w/ trim ID#s in PLM
Attend all fittings and take notes for follow-up
Organize all electronic and physical design materials
Manage vintage and design library for the knit category
Assist with ad hoc projects and work with the creative team as requests arise
Travel as necessary for design inspiration, shopping for development and factory visits both domestically and internationally
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Deep understanding of RRL’s iconic heritage and level of craftsmanship
Passion for authentic vintage with knowledge of historical sportswear, military, western and workwear references
Meticulous attention to washing techniques, patinas, and artisanal details that define timeless style
Progressive work experience in apparel design, with a focus on knits preferred
Proficient in flat sketching and color-ups
Strong understanding of garment construction
Working knowledge of pattern making
Design, color, and vintage aesthetic sensibility
Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously in order to help meet team deadlines
Strong communication and follow-up skills: verbal & written
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ralph Lauren will consider for employmentqualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistentwith the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
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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 will support the RRL men’s design team from initial concept approval through production. This role will have a strong focus on product design and product development across the knit category. A positive attitude and excitement for the brand are needed. The candidate will have to take initiative, embrace change, adapt to learning new concepts and procedures. Finally, the candidate needs to be extremely detail oriented with strong technical skills and understanding of garment construction.
Assist with preparation for all design meetings, board reviews, hand-offs, line reviews & showroom openings
Work with the head of men’s design to create inspirational design boards and sketches to convey design ideas
Research product ideas by compiling vintage protos, tear sheets, sketches, fabric swatches and trim inspiration that support the seasonal concept direction
Partner with head of men’s design to research new silhouettes, market trends, and develop innovative details appropriate to the concept, customer aesthetic and RRL heritage
Responsible for all technical sketches including all views and detailed layouts to capture the nuances of the model
Executes all sketch color-ups so they properly reflect the desired esthetic for the colorway and materials/trims
Responsible for creating all individual style stats that are used for line adoptions as well as ensuring the stats are updated throughout the seasonal process as changes are made.
Drive to deliver design hand offs by targeted dates and calendar milestones
Manage trim specs & ensure tech packs areup to date w/ trim ID#s in PLM
Attend all fittings and take notes for follow-up
Organize all electronic and physical design materials
Manage vintage and design library for the knit category
Assist with ad hoc projects and work with the creative team as requests arise
Travel as necessary for design inspiration, shopping for development and factory visits both domestically and internationally
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Deep understanding of RRL’s iconic heritage and level of craftsmanship
Passion for authentic vintage with knowledge of historical sportswear, military, western and workwear references
Meticulous attention to washing techniques, patinas, and artisanal details that define timeless style
Progressive work experience in apparel design, with a focus on knits preferred
Proficient in flat sketching and color-ups
Strong understanding of garment construction
Working knowledge of pattern making
Design, color, and vintage aesthetic sensibility
Excellent organization skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously in order to help meet team deadlines
Strong communication and follow-up skills: verbal & written
Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Ralph Lauren will consider for employmentqualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistentwith the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.
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