Architecture & Design Lead, Global Flagships RLA+ D Studio

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W171787

Creative Services

New York

New York

United States

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $90000 - $155000 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, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

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.

The Architecture & Design Lead will report to the Head of Architecture & Design, Global Flagships, RLA+D Studio, developing the design and seeing the design process through to completion for focal freestanding retail stores for both new buildouts and the renovations of existing stores. The product brands include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Children’s and RRL. A high level of design expertise and input is expected.

• Partner with RLSD management team on development of retail brand concepts, designing of new retail stores, renovations, and fixture programs.
• Partner with Business/Sales, Merchandising & Retail Teams to integrate their needs and goals in the development of retail stores.
• Manage development and direction of multiple projects in partnership with manager.
• As needed manage project managers who are responsible for the day-to-day management of new store projects as well as renovation projects for Ralph Lauren Retail.
• Lead design reviews, critiques, and approvals to maintain high-quality outcomes.
• Produce schematic design and design development packages for new retail stores and renovations.
• Responsible for project management including design, construction, millwork shop drawing review, budget and schedule maintenance.
• Coordinate project scope with various consultants:
  Lighting, Engineer, Production Architect, Code and Construction Manager.
• Coordinate project’s program requirements with Polo in-house departments;
  Decorative, Merchants and Operations.
• Maintain constant dialogue with managers regarding status and progress of projects.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire architects and designers at all levels.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and design-driven studio culture through regular in-office engagement.
• Support professional growth, performance feedback, and career development within the design team.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and retaining top design talent.

• High-level experience in high-end/luxury retail design or with high end/luxury residential/commercial architecture/interior design firm(s)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2007 (or more recent version)
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
• Familiarity beneficial in Adobe applications (Photoshop CS4, Acrobat X Pro) and Autodesk applications (Buzzsaw 2011, Design Review 2011, DWGTrue View
  2011)
• Understanding of traditional classical architectural design and components as well as modern design.
• Must have a high level of design skills; ability to sketch and hand draw
• Knowledge of millwork standards, details and construction
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects

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.