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Ralph Lauren
New York, NY, United States
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Designer, Purple Label Knits
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
Purpose and Scope: Assist Sr. Director and Design team in daily functions by participating in all phases of design development. Interface closely with Product Development, Technical Design, Merchandising, and other interdepartmental areas.
Key Responsibilities:
• SKETCHING /DESIGN:
◦ Hand drawn sketches and Illustrator (CADS) of seasonal ideas.
◦ Attend design meetings with EVP of Mens Design to present seasonal ideas
◦ Knowledgeable of competitor market trends and industry innovation via research, shopping, blogs, etc.
◦ Assist team in building seasonal design boards including reference garments, market research, fabrics, trims, logos, color standards, wash standards.
• HAND-OFFS:
◦ Research trim and logo options for design selection working with appropriate departments
◦ Follow up for trim and logo approvals with trim department
◦ Initiate detailed flat construction sketches and review with Tech Design
◦ Work with PD to initiate seasonal fabric developments
• GRAPHICS:
◦ Work with Graphics/Concept team to get seasonal graphic art in a timely manner
◦ Resize and recolor graphics for specific modeling
◦ Create raw material #’s in PLM for all approved art
◦ Create art packs for each logo to be sent to vendors for development
◦ Initiate graphics hand off each season with correct techniques, sizes, placements
• PLM:
◦ Input initial flat sketches into PLM and assist team in gathering appropriate trim, color and fit info
◦ Input stripe layouts, collar and cuff layouts, embroidery, print artwork into PLM
◦ Update sketches after design review in fittings, proofs, and line review
• GENERAL DESIGN DUTIES:
◦ Responsible for creating design reference binders to include all Hand-offs program information. Binders include stats, sketches, fabrics, hand-offs documents
◦ Keep organized and orderly sample library and work space
Qualifications:
• Strong Design skills and luxury market taste level
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• High level of computer proficiency- Adobe Illustrator , Photoshop, Office, PLM
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Able to work well with others to build a solid, positive work environment
• Self motivated, eager to learn, shows initiative
• Strong market research, abreast of current trends and innovation in the luxury market
• Design Education a must. Preferably bachelors degree in design
Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.