Senior Associate Designer, Collection Women's Outerwear

Ref #:

W173503

Department:

Design

City:

New York

State/Province:

New York

Location:

United States

Workspace Description

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $63500 - $114105 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, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Pay Range Max

114105

Pay Range Min

63500

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

The Senior Associate Designer, Outerwear supports the creation and execution of designs across all outerwear categories. This role collaborates closely with senior design leadership, product development, technical design, and cross‑functional partners to deliver innovative designs that uphold our elevated aesthetic and craftsmanship standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Execute precise, high‑quality flat sketches by hand and/or Adobe Illustrator to support seasonal outerwear development, ensuring technical accuracy.
Contribute to design presentations and continue developing communication skills for meetings with Senior Leaders and cross‑functional teams.
Assist with design handoffs to the Italian sourcing team by compiling and organizing accurate style information and technical sketches.
Curate compelling visual storytelling for design reviews, bringing strong seasonal inspiration, trend research, and outerwear‑specific innovation (e.g., trims, quilting, insulation, fabric technologies).
Prepare and update design decks for fittings, line reviews, and presentations with Senior Leaders; clearly communicate design revisions and construction details to Product Development and Technical Design.
Support design needs across all outerwear categories—including concept development, protos, tear sheets, mockups, hardware research, fabrication exploration, and competitive market analysis.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Design experience, preferably within luxury, RTW, or performance outerwear categories.
Strong flat sketching skills (hand or Illustrator) with the ability to communicate construction details clearly.
Highly motivated, organized, and able to support multiple design workstreams simultaneously across a fast‑paced outerwear calendar.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate effectively.

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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. Please note background checks will be evaluated individually.

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Senior Associate Designer, Collection Women's Outerwear

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