Career Opportunity

Sample Assistant

Ref #:

W163955

Department:

Creative Services

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Pay Range: The pay range for this job  is $18.57 - $38.56 per hour; 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

38.56

Pay Range Min

18.57

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

Ralph Lauren is seeking an adaptable self-starter to fill the role of sample coordinator in the Ralph Lauren Agency. The Agency sample coordinator will be responsible for sourcing and organizing merchandising samples for all Ralph Lauren Polo brands for global photoshoots. This position will report directly to the Head of Advertising Styling. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • ​​​Procure and manage photoshoot samples for both on-model and still-life shoots for three seasons simultaneously.
  • ​Chase outstanding samples through constant communication with merchandising, design, and wholesale teams.
  • ​Utilize internal product information management software to manage multi-brand sample receipts for all seasonal deliveries.
  • ​Keep meticulous records of all samples going to and coming from photoshoots via Messenger or FedEx
  • ​Work closely with PR and RLE to share samples
  • ​Occasionally attending photoshoots to manage samples on set

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

  • ​Ability to build and foster effective working relationships with a wide range of personalities.
  • ​Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • ​Able to lift and move up to 60 lbs.
  • ​Willing to travel 

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.