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Ralph Lauren
New York, NY, United States
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Designer, Golf Knits& Wovens
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: To drive the design and development of the Women’s Golf and Tennis apparel, incorporating functional athletic apparel with consideration to: quality, innovation, technical performance and the Ralph Lauren aesthetic sensibility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work on the development of woven & knit golf product
• Attend all design meetings and take detailed notes in meetings
• Prepare for the design presentations: assembling fabrics, garments, pictures, and cads for presentation trays for senior management
• Research trends and silhouettes via print and online resources
• Develop and Research trim based on seasonal direction set by VP and Designer
• Manage special uniform designs and work closely with men’s team on these projects
• Prepare detailed flat sketches w/ garment construction in Adobe Illustrator for Technical Designer to work from
• Prepare and manage art for Print and Fabric development with internal depts. and for factory development
• Work closely with the trim department to create new developments and create information needed for tech packs
• Initiate technical packages and upload into PLM
• Prepare accurate info for hand off to Product Development and Technical Design
• Attend fittings, and take detailed notes of any changes
• Make changes to the detailed flat sketch as needed and follow up on any additional design changes with all design team members
• Updating and emailing PLM trim sheets to business partners
• Work w/ Graphic Designer to initiate color cads and manage seasonal stats
• Keep all books and files maintained and updated.
Requirements:
• Proficient at sketching detailed garment flats in Adobe Illustrator and proficient at CAD to color illustrated designs
• Proficient at Photoshop & Excel
• Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail
• Proven verbal & communication skills
• Experience using PLM system a plus
• 4 year college degree in Fashion Design
• 3 to 5 years of experience.
Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.