Career Opportunity
Head of Design, RL Home
Ref #:
W153778
Department:
Design
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Location:
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $130000 - $235500 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, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
235500
Pay Range Min
130000
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.
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 Head of Design for Ralph Lauren Home embodies a passion for the Home space and has deep understanding and respect for the Ralph Lauren brand. The Head of Design should have a comprehensive knowledge of the competitive environment and clear and detailed point of view about Ralph Lauren's position to win with product. This role will lead the teams responsible for the seasonal and core product that aligns with the Ralph Lauren Home product roadmap and brand vision. This role also leads product design, and influences go to market strategy (marketing, store placement, etc.) for their designs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the Ralph Lauren Home Design team (soft goods and hard goods product categories) in developing product designs and seasonal strategies per lifestyle concepts, the line plan and merchandising roadmap.
- Have a point of view regarding the market and trends, and how they relate to RL brand.
- Deep understanding of the brand — interpret in a market-right presentation and advocate for quality and style that’s right for the brand.
- Partner with merchants on ensuring on-time delivery/ development of cross functional calendar.
- Support Creative Director by partnering with marketing to ensure strong content creation across channels.
- Support team on special projects.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure design consistency and alignment with brand standards.
- Build a strong culture based on creative excellence and achievement of strategic objectives.
People Principals
- To provide team members with engaging and inspiring work, and clear two-way feedback.
- To allow and enable clear accountability and decision rights.
- Develop, mentor, and coach team while taking an active role in their development and success.
- Take ownership and drive accountability within team’s remit of responsibilities and work.
- To build a culture that encourages diverse voices to participate and drive outcomes.
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Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Highly experienced in Home product design, with strong attention to detail, quality and historical references across different product categories.
- Proven and respected leader with global business experience.
- Superior product savvy and commercial acumen.
- Substantial knowledge of trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline and fabric construction.
- A career demonstrating solid leadership skills and cross-functional influencing skills; a proven ability to develop and implement new strategies in competitive business situations.
- Strong understanding of the product lifecycle and business calendars.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize issues and draw valid, actionable conclusions from established facts.
- Visionary leader with ability to influence team.
- Experience leading & developing high performing global teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High emotional intelligence and relationship building skills.
- Highly collaborative with cross functional partners.
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.
