Senior Designer, Polo Men's Knits

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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.

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• Design and develop men’s polo concept knits through sketches, swatches, new prototypes, and market research.
• Partner with concept team, design leadership, technical design, merchandising and production to ensure sales samples and stock items are correct and on schedule with confirmed timeline.
• Conduct seasonal market/competitor and vintage research on trends, new silhouettes, big ideas, logos, washes and new materials.
• Oversee design of product to execute against seasonal brand merchandising strategies within the customer archetype framework, supported by product briefs and line plans; collaborate with cross‑functional partners in the merchandizing and product‑management teams.
• Coordinate fitting from prototype stage to bulk approval. Approve CADs and size runs for each style.
• Support achievement of sustainability goals while ensuring inclusive and culturally aware design.
• Promote use of 3D for design presentation and handoffs.
• Ensure sales samples are correct and meet calendar dates. Submit comments for samples and bulk releases on time according to OTB dates.
• Collaborate with print and graphic team to develop new seasonal ideas.
• Help associate designer create, maintain line sheets, prepare handoffs and artwork pages, and upload to PLM.
• Drive design handoffs by targeted dates and calendar milestones.
• Communicate any product changes during a season to PMT, TD and concept team.
• Conduct extensive research in the market and vintage items to provide inspiration and creative ideas.
• Partner with development team and RL Studio on new wash, trims, applique and logo techniques for concept knits.
• Develop new prototypes from seasonal calendar and present to creative leads at the start of each season.
• Travel as necessary for design inspiration, shopping for development, and factory visits both domestically and internationally.

Relevant experience as a fashion designer, focusing on men’s knits with proficiency in creating innovative trend‑setting designs for men’s knitwear.

• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe XD, Flex PLM.
• 3‑D design (optional). 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 and 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.

Salary range: $85,000 - $161,444 annually.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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