Ralph Lauren Designer, RRL

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* 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 are up to date w/ trim ID#s in PLM
* Partner with PMT, technical design and merchandising teams to ensure sales samples are correct and meet calendar dates
* 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
* Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Web PLM, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook