Associate Designer Woven Shirts, Men’s Purple Label, Men’s Polo Golf, Lauren Men’s Dress Shirts

Ref #:

5577679

Department:

Design

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Country:

United States

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, and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

Position Overview

The Associate Designer, Men’s Purple Label will assist in the daily functions of the Men’s Purple Label Woven Shirt design departments from the initial concepts, research and development, through line completion and stock. The role also encompasses a fabric archivist component. This role will also support Men’s Polo Golf Woven shirts and Men’s Woven Lauren Dress shirts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in preparation of all design meetings with teams to adhere to calendar dates.
Prepare all presentation and inspiration boards to convey each idea/concept each season
Maintain all board materials needed / coverings / headers for presentation purposes
Work with internal partners to photograph and provide digital boards as needed for presentation purposes including CAD color ups
Maintain organization of design boards, design blankets and other design related materials at all times both physical assets and digital formats
Maintain organized workspace in design work room in addition to common areas (hallways, closets outside of office, C2)
Ensure overall organization of proto closets, fabric and trim qualities, and model styles
Manage all digital research and library check outs / garments and organize and return after use
Manage and maintain fabric assets - current seasonal blankets as well as archived blankets
Develop Digital Blanket Library
Assist with the research in the market as it pertains to product, trim and graphic/ techniques.
Collaborate with DD / SVP to develop custom blankets/handlooms/CADs/color cards on a seasonal basis
Communicate diretly with Mill partners for seasonal collection appointments and design development
Participate in design meetings, and email recap to team
Adhere to corporate design calendar timing
Assist on design research / appointments
Participate in fittings, weekly WIPs and team meetings across all labels
Support SVP on design-based projects / business initiatives as they arise

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Related design experience
Must be able and willing to work out of NY office 2-3 times/week or as needed
Proficient in hand sketching and illustration
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Basic woven fabric construction a plus
Affinity and passion for the brand / category
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (XD preferred)
3D Design proficiency (preferred)

Associate Designer Woven Shirts, Men’s Purple Label, Men’s Polo Golf, Lauren Men’s Dress Shirts

Ralph Laurent

Career Opportunity

Associate Designer Woven Shirts, Men’s Purple Label, Men’s Polo Golf, Lauren Men’s Dress Shirts

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