Opportunité de carrière
Design Lead, Purple Label
Ref #:
W156194
Department:
Design
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Location:
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $98000 - $186000 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
186000
Pay Range Min
98000
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 Lead is responsible for leading and executing Purple Label Men’s Tailored Clothing and Outerwear design for the category. This position will oversee and be accountable for the design process; while maintaining the aesthetic and integrity of the business and balancing the cross functional needs
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Develop design direction by providing innovative and relevant research and development, alignment to the materials, the market, and an awareness of current and historical trends
Strong understanding of luxury competitive landscape, prepared research to Creative Director
Collaborate with Creative Director and Merchandising Team to create a well- balanced and innovative line
Develop product in accordance with line plan, costing needs, sales needs and emerging trends
Support Creative Director in sketching, fittings, pattern analysis, research of new constructions
Develop trims aligned with style needs. Research of trim techniques, finishes and functionality
Lead design cycle for on time handoff of all milestone calendar deadlines
Partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure product is executed with a luxury mindset
Manage direct report, ensure balance of work load
Use initiative when liaising with other teams to bring forward ideas. Lead the creative development, research and idea pool.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Proven ability to execute an assortment that captures the vision of creative direction and is aligned with commercial merchandising strategy
Strong understanding of fabric, color, wash, and skins
Inquisitive and innovative mindset
Ability to create a cohesive assortment between categories
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Expert understanding of garment construction and fit.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Comfortable with creating and leading in a digital culture
• Minimum of 3 days required to be on-site in office
• Experience in design role preferred
• Italian speaking a plus; not required
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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.
