Head of Technical Design, Children's Polo

Overview

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.

• Direct the Technical Design Team to create and distribute tech packs in a timely and robust manner, resulting in production‑ready samples and fit approvals.
• Create a team fluent in the end‑to‑end process and implement the Closer to Needle Point strategy where appropriate.
• Ensure partnership with global Technical Design Teams.
• Accountable for creating, enabling, and rolling out initiatives to empower RL Suppliers to be independent and high‑functioning.
• Lead globally (cross‑functionally and externally) to ensure understanding and engagement—simplification tools, self‑approvals, or calibration to RL standards.
• Work cross‑functionally in NY to ensure widespread embracement of global practices and eliminate duplication.
• Be intimate with brand needs from a development perspective to enable execution of product: calendar, construction standards, fit requirements, cause and effect parameters.
• Maintain global skill sets in both NY and regional offices to ensure offshore empowerment is possible.
• Leverage supplier capabilities through in‑depth knowledge of the supplier matrix.
• Implement simplification tools to enable robust simple tech packs.
• Meet 3D requirements.
• Ensure every style in the line has a completed tech pack and digital asset.
• Promote learning and career growth: PLM training, construction classes, fit classes, Browzwear training, own brand construction standards and VQS requirements for Lauren Brand.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of Browzwear and Lota, dedicating 20‑25% of time each week to Browzwear.
• Stay aware of current status of tech‑pack completion.
• Accurately report metrics.
• Align with cross‑functional team members on seasonal deliverables.
• Spearhead development of 3D capability with digital drapes and digital prototypes during the design process.
• Manage performance of the team to recognize strengths and achievements and provide development opportunities.
• Maintain global professionalism with regards to availability for conference calls, Zoom meetings, virtual fittings, etc.
• Communicate via email, phone, and video conference with NY/HK offices.

• Must have all related experience in product that includes Wovens, Knits & Sweaters, Tailoring, Soft Dressing, Denim, Outerwear, Skins, Shirts & Bottoms.
• Degree or certification in Apparel Manufacturing, Design or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• A sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Responsible and accountable.
• Ability to proactively problem‑solve.
• Knowledge of 3D programs is a must.
• Illustrator sketching is a must.

Browzwear, Lota, Gerber, PLM, PDM, Adobe Illustrator, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word.

Position is required to be in office 2‑3 times a week.