BoF Careers ยท 1 month ago
Ralph Lauren Senior Designer, Polo Men's Knits
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelRalph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in premium lifestyle products, seeking a Senior Designer for Polo Men's Knits. The role involves designing and developing men's knits, collaborating with various teams to ensure product alignment with brand strategies and timelines.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Design and develop Men's Polo Concept Knits through sketches, swatches, new prototypes, vintage/market research and mock ups
Work closely with the merchandising team to discuss seasonal line plan request. Discuss open opportunities and style development for incremental growth
Partner with PMT and merchandising teams ensure product is being designed within price point needs and appropriate margins goals. As well as maximize and customize product for specific accounts
Oversee fitting from proto stage to bulk approval. Approve any CADS and size runs for each style
Leading to support achievement of sustainability goals, while also being responsible for inclusive and culturally aware design
Promoting for the team to work in 3D for design presentation and handoffs
Partner with PMT, Technical Design and Merchandising teams to ensure sales samples are correct and meet calendar dates. Ensure submit comments need to be released on time for samples and for bulk based on OTB dates
Collaborate with our print and Graphic Team to develop new seasonal ideas
Work with associate designer to help create, and maintain the line sheets, prepare handoffs and artwork pages and upload to PLM for reference. Help to grow and nurture them to evolve in their roll
Drive to deliver design hand offs by targeted dates and calendar milestones
Ensure any product changes during a season will be communicated to PMT, TD and to concept team
Conduct extensive research in the market, vintage items and relevant areas to provide inspiration and creative ideas to the design team
Partner with our development team and the RL Studio on developing new qualities, washes, trims, applique and logo techniques for concept knits
Develop new ideas and prototypes out of our seasonal calendar to present to creative leads when we start a new season
Travel as necessary for design inspiration, shopping for development and factory visits both domestically and internationally
Qualification
Required
Relevant experience as a fashion designer, with the focus on men's knits
Proficiency in creating innovative trend-setting designs for mens knitwear
Technical skills: Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, Adobe XD, Flex PLM, 3D design (but not a must)
Knowledge of pattern making, grading and garment construction specific to men's knits
Ability to stay up-to-date with current and emerging fashion trends, fabrics, and graphics/ prints
Experience in conducting market research, analyzing consumer trends into innovative designs
Exceptional research capabilities and ability to uncover unique inspirational sources
Deep knowledge of vintage clothing construction, fits, and fabrications
Understanding of Ralph Lauren's authentic design approach that prioritizes timeless style over novelty
Ability to work across multiple aesthetic directions while maintaining brand integrity
Passion for the tiny details that create authenticity in design
Company
BoF Careers
BoF Careers connects professionals in fashion, beauty and luxury to The Business of Fashion's global marketplace of over 2,000 opportunities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase