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Ralph Lauren · 10 hours ago

Senior Designer, Polo Men's Knits

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $161K/yr

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, and they are seeking a Senior Designer for Men's Knits. The role involves designing and developing Men's Polo Concept Knits, collaborating with various teams to ensure product alignment with brand strategies and market trends.

Apparel & Fashion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Carolyn Ernst

Responsibilities

Design and develop Men’s Polo Concept Knits through sketches, swatches, new prototypes, market research

Partner with Concept team, Design Leadership, Technical Design, Merchandising and Production to ensure sales samples and stock items are correct and on schedule with confirmed timeline

Seasonal Market/ Competitor as well as Vintage research on trends, new silhouettes, big ideas, logos, washes and new materials

Oversee design of product to execute against Seasonal Brand Merchandising strategies within the Customer Archetype framework, supported by product briefs and line plans; in collaboration with cross-functional partners in the Merch and PM teams

Design and develop Men’s Polo Concept Knits through sketches, swatches, new prototypes, vintage/market research and mock ups

Work closely with the merchandising team to discuss seasonal line plan request. Discuss open opportunities and style development for incremental growth

Partner with PMT and merchandising teams ensure product is being designed within price point needs and appropriate margins goals. As well as maximize and customize product for specific accounts

Oversee fitting from proto stage to bulk approval. Approve any CADS and size runs for each style

Leading to support achievement of sustainability goals, while also being responsible for inclusive and culturally aware design

Promoting for the team to work in 3D for design presentation and handoffs

Partner with PMT, Technical Design and Merchandising teams to ensure sales samples are correct and meet calendar dates. Ensure submit comments need to be released on time for samples and for bulk based on OTB dates

Collaborate with our print and Graphic Team to develop new seasonal ideas

Work with associate designer to help create, and maintain the line sheets, prepare handoffs and artwork pages and upload to PLM for reference. Help to grow and nurture them to evolve in their roll

Drive to deliver design hand offs by targeted dates and calendar milestones

Ensure any product changes during a season will be communicated to PMT, TD and to concept team

Conduct extensive research in the market, vintage items and relevant areas to provide inspiration and creative ideas to the design team

Partner with our development team and the RL Studio on developing new qualities, washes, trims, applique and logo techniques for concept knits

Develop new ideas and prototypes out of our seasonal calendar to present to creative leads when we start a new season

Travel as necessary for design inspiration, shopping for development and factory visits both domestically and internationally

Qualification

Men's knitwear designAdobe IllustratorMarket researchAdobe PhotoshopFlex PLM3D designPattern makingGarment constructionTrend awarenessResearch capabilitiesBrand integrityAttention to detail

Required

Relevant experience as a fashion designer, with the focus on men's knits

Proficiency in creating innovative trend-setting designs for mens knitwear

Technical skills: Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, Adobe XD, Flex PLM

Knowledge of pattern making, grading and garment construction specific to men's knits

Ability to stay up-to-date with current and emerging fashion trends, fabrics, and graphics/ prints

Experience in conducting market research, analyzing consumer trends into innovative designs

Preferred

3D design (but not a must)

Exceptional research capabilities and ability to uncover unique inspirational sources

Deep knowledge of vintage clothing construction, fits, and fabrications

Understanding of Ralph Lauren's authentic design approach that prioritizes timeless style over novelty

Ability to work across multiple aesthetic directions while maintaining brand integrity

Passion for the tiny details that create authenticity in design

Company

Ralph Lauren

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Ralph Lauren Corporation focuses on the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products.

Founded in 1967

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://corporate.ralphlauren.com

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