The Designer will work with the head of Footwear Design to build a footwear line that is reflective of the creative vision of Ralph Lauren while pushing the aesthetic in a fresh, luxury and current direction. The candidate must be a positive, team player who will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Assist in market research, trend analysis, sketching designs, CADS and building comprehensive full scale specs/mock u... more details
Ref #:
W149409
Department:
Design
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Country:
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 - $146000 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
146000
Pay Range Min
62500
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 Designer will work with the head of Footwear Design to build a footwear line that is reflective of the creative vision of Ralph Lauren while pushing the aesthetic in a fresh, luxury and current direction. The candidate must be a positive, team player who will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in market research, trend analysis, sketching designs, CADS and building comprehensive full scale specs/mock ups.
Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and function.
Track samples and protos, prep boards for meetings,
Follow up with overseas factories on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, and new developments.
Oversee product from concept right up to production and communicate any changes to the appropriate cross-functional partners
Organize seasonal materials/binders/files
Learn and use the Airtable system
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Knowledgeable about current luxury market trends
Footwear design experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Accessories Design preferred
Able to work in the NYC office 5 days a week
Strong Technical Skills-AI, Photoshop, XD, Hand sketching, construction knowledge
Ability to create full scale technical specs utilizing CAD, hand sketching, and make physical mock ups
Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
Ability to set a creative tone and to inspire ideas/new concepts
Ability to conceptually visualize and build a line
Experience communicating the development with factories
Strong knowledge of footwear construction
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Design school training preferred
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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.
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